English · Common Verbs
wash
/wɒʃ/
[/wɒʃ/]
clean with water
Beginnerverb
Definition
To clean something or someone using water and usually soap.
Example
Remember to wash your hands carefully before you sit down to eat your meal.
Remember to wash your hands carefully before you sit down to eat your meal.
Etymology
From Old English 'wascan', of Germanic origin, related to 'water'.
How & Where It’s Used
Everyday verb for cleaning hands, clothes, dishes, and cars.