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Washed

🇬🇧 UK //wɒʃt// 🇺🇸 US //wɑːʃt//

Meaning of Washed

Cleaned something with water.

Washed in a sentence

• He washed the car until it shone.
• She washed her hands before dinner.
• They washed the dishes after the party.
• The clothes were washed and dried in the sun.
• After the storm, the streets were washed clean by the rain.
• He washed his face to wake up.
• The dog was washed in the bathtub.

How to use Washed

Use 'washed' when talking about cleaning items with water. It's appropriate in most contexts but avoid overly technical discussions.

Grammar pattern

washed + object

Memory hint

Imagine a wave washing over a shore, carrying away dirt.

Related words

Collocations with Washed

• washed hands
• washed clothes
• washed dishes
• washed car
• washed hair

Synonyms for Washed

• cleaned
• rinsed
• bathing
• laundered
• scrubbed

Opposites of Washed

• dirty
• soiled

Common mistakes with Washed

• Confused with 'washes' (present tense) and 'washed' (past tense).
• Using 'washed' when referring to non-water cleaning methods.
• Forgetting to use 'washed' with a direct object (e.g., 'washed' needs a noun after it).

Frequently asked questions about Washed

What does Washed mean?

Cleaned something with water.

How do you use Washed in a sentence?

He washed the car until it shone.

Can you give another example of Washed?

She washed her hands before dinner.

What are synonyms for Washed?

Common alternatives include cleaned, rinsed, bathing, laundered, scrubbed.

What is the opposite of Washed?

Opposite meanings include dirty, soiled.

What words go with Washed?

It commonly pairs with washed hands, washed clothes, washed dishes, washed car, washed hair.

What are common mistakes when using Washed?

Confused with 'washes' (present tense) and 'washed' (past tense). Using 'washed' when referring to non-water cleaning methods. Forgetting to use 'washed' with a direct object (e.g., 'washed' needs a noun after it).

How do you pronounce Washed?

US: //wɑːʃt//, UK: //wɒʃt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Washed?

Use 'washed' when talking about cleaning items with water. It's appropriate in most contexts but avoid overly technical discussions.