washing
Pronunciation: [ˈwɔʃɪŋ]
Word
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?
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