wash — to clean something with water and usually soap
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to clean something with water and usually soap
Pronunciation (IPA): /wɑːʃ/
Korean meaning: 물과 비누로 씻다, 세탁하다
Korean pronunciation: 워시 (강세: 워시)
Example Sentences
- My mom told me to wash the dishes, but I pretended not to hear and suddenly became very interested in my homework.
- Don't forget to wash your vegetables before cooking.
- The heavy rain washed away our picnic plans and our good mood.
wash
VERB//wɑːʃ//
to clean something with water and usually soap
to clean something with water and usually soap
Wash the dishes, water goes slosh - gosh, what a mess!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 영어 'wascan'에서 유래된 단어로, 게르만어족 언어들과 공통 어원을 가지고 있습니다. '물로 깨끗하게 하다'는 의미가 수천 년간 변하지 않고 이어져 온 매우 기본적인 단어입니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom told me to wash the dishes, but I pretended not to hear and suddenly became very interested in my homework.”
“Don't forget to wash your vegetables before cooking.”
“The heavy rain washed away our picnic plans and our good mood.”
“She washes her hair every other day to keep it healthy.”
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