Definitions

wash

[wosh, wawsh] / wɒʃ, wɔʃ /

NOUN

laundry, bath

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cleaning shampoo washing

STRONG

ablution bathe cleansing laundering rinse scrub shower

WEAK

dirty clothes

NOUN

wave; water movement

Synonyms

STRONG

eddy flow gush heave lapping murmur roll rush spurt surge surging sweep swell swirl swishing undulation

WEAK

ebb and flow

NOUN

coloring

Synonyms

STRONG

coat coating film layer overlay rinse stain suffusion swab

VERB

bathe, clean

Synonyms

STRONGEST

douse drench float hose moisten rinse scrub shower soak wash up wet wipe

STRONG

bath bubble cleanse dip imbue immerse lap launder lave scour shampoo shine slosh soap sponge starch swab tub

WEAK

brush up clean up do the dishes do the laundry fresh up freshen up take a bath take a shower

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dehydrate dry

STRONG

dirty ignore

VERB

be convincing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

stick

STRONG

convince endure

WEAK

be acceptable be plausible be reasonable bear scrutiny carry weight hold up hold water stand up

Antonyms

WEAK

dirty

Example Sentences

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Albariño wine pairs well with cheeses, fish tacos, herbaceous salads—and, as Hemingway did, you can also drink it to wash away the faint metallic taste of oysters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

A two week "wash out" period separated the phases so the researchers could reset the conditions before testing the next drink.

From Science Daily • May 25, 2026

Large numbers tend to wash over people, even if they understand they’re supposed to care.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

"I got undressed and went outside to wash myself."

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Clare felt a wash of relief at the sight of another soul, and a great wave of happiness that it was this one.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

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