wash
Translation
to wash, to launder
Examples
Please wash your hands before dinner.
Please wash your hands before dinner.
I need to wash the car.
I need to wash the car.
The waves washed against the shore.
The waves washed against the shore.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to clean (sth.) with water I need to wash the car.
((sb.)) to clean oneself with water Please wash your hands before dinner.
Similar Words
Synonyms: clean, rinse, scrub; Antonyms: dirty, soil
Etymology
From Old English 'wæscan', meaning 'to wash with water'.
Memory Tips
The sound of 'wash' is similar to the 'whoosh' of water, which can help you remember its meaning.