washes Definition
- 1clean (something) with water and, typically, soap or detergent
- 2(of water) carry (someone or something) along or away
- 3(of color) become lighter or less intense
Using washes: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "washes" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
She washes her hands before eating.
Example
The waves washed the sandcastle away.
Example
The colors of the painting have washed out over time.
washes Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with washes
Example
After the argument, she washed her hands of the whole situation.
Example
The dirt on my shirt didn't wash out in the laundry.
wash up
clean oneself, especially one's hands and face
Example
After playing outside, the children washed up before dinner.
Summary: washes in Brief
The verb 'washes' [ˈwɒʃɪz] means to clean something with water and soap or detergent, or to carry something away with water. It can also refer to colors becoming lighter or less intense. Examples include 'She washes her hands before eating' and 'The waves washed the sandcastle away.' Phrases include 'wash one's hands of,' meaning to refuse to have anything more to do with, and 'wash up,' meaning to clean oneself.
