A1verb 1K

Wash

🇬🇧 UK /["/wɒʃ/","/ˈwɒʃɪz/","/wɒʃt/","/ˈwɒʃɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/wɑːʃ/","/ˈwɑːʃɪz/","/wɑːʃt/","/ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Wash

to make something/somebody clean using water and usually soap

In simple words: To clean something with water and soap.

Wash in a sentence

• I need to wash my hands before dinner.
• Please wash the dishes after you finish eating.
• She likes to wash her car every weekend.
• The rain will wash away the dirt on the road.
• After a long day, I just want to wash and relax.

How to use Wash

Use 'wash' when referring to cleaning items or oneself. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but be careful with idiomatic uses like 'wash your hands' in health-related settings.

Grammar pattern

wash + object

Memory hint

Think of 'wash' like 'splashing' in water – imagine splashing in a pool.

Related words

Collocations with Wash

• carefully
• properly
• thoroughly
• freshly washed
• newly washed

Synonyms for Wash

• clean
• rinse
• bathe
• scrub
• purify

Opposites of Wash

• dirty
• soil

Common mistakes with Wash

• Confusing with 'worship' in pronunciation.
• Using 'washed' as an intransitive verb without an object.
• Mistaking the past tense: 'washed' does not sound like 'wash't.

Frequently asked questions about Wash

What does Wash mean?

To clean something with water and soap.

What is the definition of Wash?

to make something/somebody clean using water and usually soap

How do you use Wash in a sentence?

I need to wash my hands before dinner.

Can you give another example of Wash?

Please wash the dishes after you finish eating.

What are synonyms for Wash?

Common alternatives include clean, rinse, bathe, scrub, purify.

What is the opposite of Wash?

Opposite meanings include dirty, soil.

What words go with Wash?

It commonly pairs with carefully, properly, thoroughly, freshly washed, newly washed.

What are common mistakes when using Wash?

Confusing with 'worship' in pronunciation. Using 'washed' as an intransitive verb without an object. Mistaking the past tense: 'washed' does not sound like 'wash't.

How do you pronounce Wash?

US: /["/wɑːʃ/","/ˈwɑːʃɪz/","/wɑːʃt/","/ˈwɑːʃɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/wɒʃ/","/ˈwɒʃɪz/","/wɒʃt/","/ˈwɒʃɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Wash?

Use 'wash' when referring to cleaning items or oneself. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but be careful with idiomatic uses like 'wash your hands' in health-related settings.

What CEFR level is Wash?

"Wash" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.