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awash

 

[ əˈwɔːʃ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

overrun, flooded

Awash refers to something that is covered or flooded with water or another liquid. It can also describe being in a state filled or overwhelmed with something, such as emotions or information.

Synonyms

flooded, overflowing, overwhelmed

Examples of usage

  • The beach was awash with colorful seashells.
  • The room was awash with laughter during the party.
  • After the heavy rain, the streets were awash with water.
  • Her mind was awash with thoughts about the future.

Translations

Translations of the word "awash" in other languages:

🇵🇹 inundado

🇮🇳 जलमग्न

🇩🇪 überschwemmt

🇮🇩 tergenang

🇺🇦 затоплений

🇵🇱 zalany

🇯🇵 水浸し

🇫🇷 inondé

🇪🇸 inundado

🇹🇷 su altında kalmış

🇰🇷 침수된

🇸🇦 مغمور

🇨🇿 zaplavený

🇸🇰 zaplavený

🇨🇳 淹没的

🇸🇮 poplavljen

🇮🇸 flóðin

🇰🇿 сумен толған

🇬🇪 წყლით გაწვდილი

🇦🇿 sular altında qalmış

🇲🇽 inundado

Etymology

The word 'awash' comes from the Old English term 'æwæscan', which means 'to wash' or 'to flow'. Over time, it evolved into the Middle English 'awaashen', retaining the fundamental meaning of washing or being washed over. 'Awash' entered the modern vernacular in the 17th century, primarily used to describe the overflow of water onto land or the immersion of something in liquid. It has since broadened in usage to metaphorically represent being overwhelmed or inundated by non-physical elements, such as feelings and ideas. This evolution highlights the dynamic nature of language as it adapts to new contexts and usages.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,712, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.