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UK//aɪ wəz ˈwɒʃɪn ɛm//US//aɪ wəz ˈwɑːʃɪn ɛm//

Meaning of I was washin' 'em

I was washing them (informal).

In simple words: I was cleaning them.

I was washin' 'em in a sentence

  • I was washin' 'em when it started to rain.
  • While I was washin' 'em, I found a lost key.
  • It was hot outside, so I was washin' 'em quickly.
  • I told my friend, 'I was washin' 'em all day yesterday.'
  • At the lake, I was washin' 'em for the picnic.

How to use I was washin' 'em

Commonly used in casual speaking, often in dialects. Not suitable for formal writing.

Grammar pattern

informal statement

Memory hint

Imagine someone saying it quickly with a Southern accent, 'washin' 'em'.

Related words

Collocations with I was washin' 'em

  • was washin' 'em
  • washin' clothes
  • was washin' dishes

Synonyms for I was washin' 'em

  • cleaning them
  • laundering them
  • scrubbing them

Common mistakes with I was washin' 'em

  • Mispronounce 'washin'' as 'washing'.
  • Confuse 'em' with 'them' in formal contexts.
  • Use 'was' with plural subjects incorrectly.

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Frequently asked questions about I was washin' 'em

What does I was washin' 'em mean?

I was cleaning them.

What is the definition of I was washin' 'em?

I was washing them (informal).

How do you use I was washin' 'em in a sentence?

I was washin' 'em when it started to rain.

Can you give another example of I was washin' 'em?

While I was washin' 'em, I found a lost key.

What are synonyms for I was washin' 'em?

Common alternatives include cleaning them, laundering them, scrubbing them.

What words go with I was washin' 'em?

It commonly pairs with was washin' 'em, washin' clothes, was washin' dishes.

What are common mistakes when using I was washin' 'em?

Mispronounce 'washin'' as 'washing'. Confuse 'em' with 'them' in formal contexts. Use 'was' with plural subjects incorrectly.

How do you pronounce I was washin' 'em?

US: //aɪ wəz ˈwɑːʃɪn ɛm//, UK: //aɪ wəz ˈwɒʃɪn ɛm//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is I was washin' 'em formal or informal?

"I was washin' 'em" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use I was washin' 'em?

Commonly used in casual speaking, often in dialects. Not suitable for formal writing.