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Washing: meaning, definitions and examples

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washing

 

[ หˆwษ’สƒษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

cleaning clothes

The act of cleaning clothes using water, detergent, and sometimes a washing machine. Washing is an essential household chore that helps to keep clothes clean and fresh.

Synonyms

cleaning, laundry, sudsing

Examples of usage

  • Please separate your whites and colors before doing the washing.
  • She does the washing twice a week to keep her clothes clean.
Context #2 | Noun

erosion effects

The gradual wearing away or erosion of something, such as soil, by the action of water or other natural forces. Washing can have a significant impact on the landscape over time.

Synonyms

erosion, wear, weathering

Examples of usage

  • The constant washing of the waves against the cliffs has caused them to erode.
  • Heavy rainfall can lead to excessive washing of the topsoil.
Context #3 | Verb

cleaning or rinsing

To clean or bathe something by scrubbing or immersing it in water. Washing can refer to cleaning clothes, dishes, or even a person's body.

Synonyms

cleaning, rinsing, scrubbing

Examples of usage

  • I need to wash my car this weekend.
  • She washes her hair every morning in the shower.

Translations

Translations of the word "washing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lavagem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเฅเคฒเคพเคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Waschen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pencucian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pranie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆด—ๆฟฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lavage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lavado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yฤฑkama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ธํƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุณูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pranรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pranie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆด—ๆถค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pranje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพvottur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถัƒัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ”แƒชแƒฎแƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yuma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lavado

Etymology

The word 'washing' originated from the Old English word 'wรฆsc' which means 'act of washing'. Over time, the word evolved to 'washing' in Middle English. The concept of washing has been an essential part of human hygiene and cleanliness for centuries, with various methods and tools developed to make the process more efficient. Today, washing is a common household task that involves the use of modern appliances and cleaning products to ensure cleanliness and sanitation.

See also: wash, washbasin, washer, washroom.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,741, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.