wash
Translation
to wash, to launder
Examples
I need to wash my hands.
I need to wash my hands.
She will wash the dishes.
She will wash the dishes.
The waves wash against the shore.
The waves wash against the shore.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to clean (sth.) with water I need to wash my hands.
((against sth.)) to flow against (sth.) The waves wash against the shore.
Similar Words
Synonyms: clean, rinse, launder; Antonyms: dirty, soil
Etymology
From Old English 'wæscan', meaning to cleanse with water.
Memory Tips
Imagine the sound of water 'swishing' around to 'wash' something clean.