English

wash

wɑʃ, wɑːʃ, wɒʃ, wɔɹʃ, wɔʃ
Meaning: to clean with water
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: wɑːʃ, wɒʃ, wɔɹʃ, wɔʃ

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base wash
3rd person singular present washes
Present participle washing
Past washed
Will future will wash
Going-to future going to wash
Imperative negative don't wash / do not wash

Example sentences

She washed her hands before preparing dinner.
She washed her hands before preparing dinner.
Please wash your hands before you eat dinner.
Please wash your hands before you eat dinner.
Only a few guests stayed after dinner to help wash dishes.
Only a few guests stayed after dinner to help wash dishes.
He washed the children and dressed them for school.
He washed the children and dressed them for school.
Check the care label on your shirt before washing it.
Check the care label on your shirt before washing it.

Usage Notes

Can be used transitively (washing an object) or intransitively (washing oneself).

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