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washed

/wɑʃt/

Meanings
  • Adjective

    Having been treated with water to remove dirt, stains, or impurities.

  • Verb

    Subjecting (something) to the action of water or other liquid, typically for cleansing or rinsing.


Pronunciation
  1. /wɒʃt/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=22712945"
  2. /wɔʃt/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2100879"

Rhymes
Words rhyming with washed
rinsed , pinsed , chinsed
Variants
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wash , wash her hands of , wash his hands of , wash its hands of , wash my hands of , wash one's hands of , wash our hands of , wash their hands of , wash your hands of , washed , washed her hands of , washed his hands of , washed its hands of , washed my hands of , washed one's hands of , washed our hands of , washed their hands of , washed your hands of , washes , washes her hands of , washes his hands of , washes its hands of , washes one's hands of , washing , washing her hands of , washing his hands of , washing its hands of , washing my hands of , washing one's hands of , washing our hands of , washing their hands of , washing your hands of , washed-out , washed-up , acid-wash , acid-washed , pre-wash , pre-washed , pre-washes , pre-washing , prewash , prewashed , prewashes , prewashing , wash down , washed down , washes down , washing down , wash out , washed out , washes out , washing out , wash up , washed up , washes up , washing up , wash away , washed away , washes away , washing away , wash off , washed off , washes off , washing off
Forms
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washes, washed, washing


Etymology
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Old English wāsan, from wās 'water, liquid' + -an 'process of making'. Related to washer.


Trivia
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  1. The average person spends about 6 minutes a day washing their hands.

  2. The world record for the longest shower is held by Don Featherstone, who spent 8 hours and 15 minutes in the shower.

  3. Washing your hands with soap and water is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of illnesses.


Related Concepts
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  1. Cleaning: The process of removing unwanted substances such as dirt, impurities, or stains from objects or surfaces.

  2. Bathing: The act of washing the body with water, often using soap or other cleansers.


Culture
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In various cultures, washing is considered an essential daily routine for personal hygiene and cleanliness. It is also used metaphorically to describe the act of cleansing one's mind or emotions.

How to Memorize "washed"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person in a bath, surrounded by water, as they scrub themselves clean. Visualize the water running over their body and the dirt being removed.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'washed' with the feeling of being clean and refreshed.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the word 'washed' and the phrase 'Water Always Soothes and Cleans Hands'.


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