washed
Pronunciation: [wɑʃt]
Word
Context: “daily activities”
(verb) to clean something using water and often soap. When you wash your hands or your clothes, you make them clean by removing dirt or germs.
Example
I washed my hands before dinner to keep them clean.
Example
I didn't wash my clothes this week, so they are still dirty.
Example
Did you wash your car over the weekend?
Context: “emotions”
(verb) to remove a feeling or memory. Sometimes, people say they washed away their worries when they feel better about something.
Example
After talking to my friend, I felt like my worries were washed away.
Example
No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't wash away the sadness I felt.
Example
Can you wash away your fears by facing them?
Context: “appearance”
(verb) to make a color or look disappear after being used too much or through washing. Usually refers to clothes losing color after many washes.
Example
The shirt I wore often washed well, and its color stayed bright.
Example
After several washes, my favorite jeans washed out and look faded now.
Example
Do you think the new dress will wash well?
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