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washing

Pronunciation: [ˈwɔʃɪŋ]

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Learn how to use washing in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “household tasks”

(noun) the act of cleaning something, usually clothes or dishes, with water and soap. It’s what you do to make things clean and fresh.

Example

Today, I finished all the washing before lunch.

Example

I didn't do the washing, so my clothes are still dirty.

Example

Have you done the washing yet?

Context: “household tasks”

(verb) to clean something using water and usually soap. You can wash clothes, dishes, or even your hands to make them clean.

Example

I wash my hands before meals to keep them clean.

Example

He didn’t wash the car this week, so it looks dirty.

Example

Did you wash the dishes after dinner?

How to pronounce washing

Pronunciation: [ˈwɔʃɪŋ]

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