wash

Verb

Verb

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A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

present (v1)

wash

past (v2)

washed

past participle (v3)

washed

present participle

washing

3rd person singular

washes

Noun

Noun

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A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

Plural

washes

Verb

Verb

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A word that expresses an action, state, or occurrence.

1. 1.To clean with water.

   • The car is so dirty, we need to wash it.
   • This new washing powder rlly washes bedclothes superwhite.
   • If using celery or okra, wash the vegetables in safe water.

2. 2.To carry away or erode by the force of water in motion.

   • The remaining flotsam was washed ashore.
   • Heavy rains wash a road or an embankment.
   • Don't pour that in the drain; it will wash downstream.

3. 3.To be eroded or carried away by the action of water.

   • Don't forget to wash your hands.
   • I want to wash my car.
   • I'll wash my car today.

4. 4.To clean oneself with water.

   • I wash every morning after getting up.

Noun

Noun

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A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

1. 1.A lotion or other liquid with medicinal or hygienic properties.

2. 2.The process or an instance of washing or being washed by water or other liquid.

   • I'm going to have a quick wash before coming to bed.
   • My jacket needs a wash.

3. 3.A liquid used for washing.

4. 4.The quantity of clothes washed at a time.

   • There's a lot in that wash: maybe you should split it into two piles.

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