Irregular verb
The verb to wet
wet → wet → wet
B2Meaning: to put water on something · Type: irregular
Key points to remember
- Present Simple:
I/you/we/they wet·he/she/it wets - Past Simple:
wet(no change, orwetted) - Past participle:
wet(orwetted) - -ing form:
wetting(double t)
Conjugation of the verb to wet
Present Simple
| I | wet |
| You | wet |
| He / She / It | wets |
| We | wet |
| You (pl.) | wet |
| They | wet |
Past Simple
| I | wet |
| You | wet |
| He / She / It | wet |
| We | wet |
| You (pl.) | wet |
| They | wet |
All the forms of the verb to wet
Present Simple
Full pagewet / wets
“Wet your hair before shampoo.”
See the pagePresent Continuous
Full pageam / is / are wetting
“I am wetting the sponge right now.”
See the pagePast Simple
Full pagewet (or wetted)
“She wet her hair.”
See the pagePast Continuous
Full pagewas / were wetting
“I was wetting the sponge when the phone rang.”
See the pagePresent Perfect
Full pagehave / has wet
“I have already wet the sponge.”
See the pagePast Perfect
Full pagehad wet
“She had already wet the sponge when I arrived.”
See the pageFuture Simple
Full pagewill wet
“I will wet the sponge tomorrow.”
See the pageGoing to Future
Full pageam / is / are going to wet
“I'm going to wet the sponge this weekend.”
See the pageConditional (would)
Full pagewould wet
“I would wet the sponge if I had time.”
See the pageHow to use to wet
1. Making something wet
- She wet her hair.
2. The adjective wet
As an adjective, wet means covered in water. The opposite is dry.
- The road is wet.
A common mistake
1. She wet her hair every morning ❌
In the Present Simple, add -s after he, she, it: She wets her hair every morning. Without -s, she wet is the Past Simple, the same as the base form, like cut.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the past simple of wet?+
Wet (no change, the most common form) or wetted (regular, more formal). Other verbs that do not change: cut, put, hit, set, let.
Is wet also an adjective?+
Yes! Wet (adjective) = covered in water or another liquid. The grass is wet after the rain. Wet hair is hair with water in it. The opposite is dry.
What does wet paint mean?+
Wet paint! is a sign that says the paint is new and not dry yet. You see it on walls, doors or benches that were just painted. It means: don't touch!
What does wet the bed mean?+
Wet the bed means to pee in your bed by accident while you sleep. It happens to many young children. The noun is bedwetting.
What does wet mean in British slang?+
In informal British English, wet can describe a person who is weak and not brave. Don't be so wet! He's a bit wet. It is not a nice thing to say.
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