Wash: meaning, definitions and examples

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wash

[ wɒʃ ]

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cleaning

To clean something using water or other liquid.

Synonyms

clean, rinse, scrub

Examples of usage

She washes her hands before eating.
He washes his car every weekend.

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cleaning

An act of washing something, especially clothes, dishes, or oneself.

Synonyms

cleaning, rinsing, scrubbing

Examples of usage

I need to do the laundry, so I'll start with a quick wash.
The dog had a bath and now he smells fresh from the wash.

Translations

Translations of the word "wash" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lavar

🇮🇳 धोना (dhona)

🇩🇪 waschen

🇮🇩 mencuci

🇺🇦 мити

🇵🇱 myć

🇯🇵 洗う (arau)

🇫🇷 laver

🇪🇸 lavar

🇹🇷 yıkamak

🇰🇷 씻다 (ssitda)

🇸🇦 غسل (ghasl)

🇨🇿 umýt

🇸🇰 umývať

🇨🇳 洗 (xǐ)

🇸🇮 umiti

🇮🇸 þvo

🇰🇿 жуу

🇬🇪 გარეცხვა (garetskhva)

🇦🇿 yumaq

🇲🇽 lavar

Word origin

The word 'wash' originated from the Old English word 'wæscan', meaning 'to cleanse by washing'. It has been used in English since the 13th century. The concept of washing has been an integral part of human hygiene and cleanliness practices throughout history. Water has been a fundamental element in the act of washing, and as societies evolved, various methods and products were developed to aid in the process of washing different items.

See also: washbasin, washer, washing, washroom.