Wash meaning in English
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Definition
to wash (a car): to clean (a car)
Examples
- "I'm sick of washing your clothes;"
- "Day 3 : Our tasks include washing dishes, peeling potatoes, and having our spirit slowly crushed by the inexorable passing of time."
- "I look forward to hearing your feedback, and remember to wash your hands!"
- "Icarus : While I was in the restroom, I was washing my hands, and a man offered to dry them with a silk towel."
- "In order to prevent the transmission of diseases in the workplace, I have put in place a new initiative that will encourage people to wash their hands after using the bathroom. I am reluctant to reveal too much information regarding the protocol as it may compromise its effectiveness."
- "Washing your hands after visiting the men's room"
- "The chef is a maniacal tyrant and requires that we wash our hands at least twice per day."
- "I'm washing them - with soap."
- "Sorry Brian, I'm busy washing my hair this weekend!"
- "Wash them again with soap!"
- "I still don't think he washes his hands however."
- "Wash them with soap!"
- "Elderly people are at risk from dehydration and the worst thing is, people won't even be able to wash their cars!"
- "And would you mind washing the windshield as well?"
Exercise 1
Opposites attract!
Find two pairs of antonyms, or opposite words, related to this scene.
(Hint: The first pair are adjectives, the second pair are verbs)
A person that has just bathed or showered and used soap and shampoo is .
A person that has been sweating, exercising and may smell very bad is !
Most people their bodies in the morning either in the shower or bath. You can also do this to plates, dishes, fruit and vegetables.
Most people their bodies with a towel after taking a bath or shower. (This word wasn't used in this dialogue).
Find two pairs of antonyms, or opposite words, related to this scene.
(Hint: The first pair are adjectives, the second pair are verbs)
A person that has just bathed or showered and used soap and shampoo is .
A person that has been sweating, exercising and may smell very bad is !
Most people their bodies in the morning either in the shower or bath. You can also do this to plates, dishes, fruit and vegetables.
Most people their bodies with a towel after taking a bath or shower. (This word wasn't used in this dialogue).
Opposites attract!
Find two pairs of antonyms, or opposite words, related to this scene.
(Hint: The first pair are adjectives, the second pair are verbs)
A person that has just bathed or showered and used soap and shampoo is clean 1.
A person that has been sweating, exercising and may smell very bad is dirty 2!
Most people wash 3 their bodies in the morning either in the shower or bath. You can also do this to plates, dishes, fruit and vegetables.
Most people dry 4 their bodies with a towel after taking a bath or shower. (This word wasn't used in this dialogue).
Find two pairs of antonyms, or opposite words, related to this scene.
(Hint: The first pair are adjectives, the second pair are verbs)
A person that has just bathed or showered and used soap and shampoo is clean 1.
A person that has been sweating, exercising and may smell very bad is dirty 2!
Most people wash 3 their bodies in the morning either in the shower or bath. You can also do this to plates, dishes, fruit and vegetables.
Most people dry 4 their bodies with a towel after taking a bath or shower. (This word wasn't used in this dialogue).
1 clean: The adjective "clean" describes someone or something which is "tidy", "neat", "hygienic", "sanitary" or not "dirty"! Edward and Philip use this term many times in this dialogue.
2 dirty: The adjective "dirty" describes someone or something that is unclean, untidy or has poor personal hygiene. Edward and Philip use this term many times in this dialogue.
3 wash: "Washing" is an action which describes cleaning the body or an object, generally by using water and soap. In this scene, Edward encourages Philip to "wash" his hands after using the toilet, with soap, to eliminate germs.
4 dry: Though this term wasn't used in the dialogue, "drying" is an action designed to remove moisture or wetness from a person or object. We usually dry our bodies with a towel after showering or bathing. You can also dry dishes after washing them.
Exercise 2
"The first thing I'd like you to do is clear off your desk".
Bob wants Horatio to:
Bob wants Horatio to:
"The first thing I'd like you to do is clear off your desk".
Bob wants Horatio to:
Bob wants Horatio to:
This is not the best choice here. "To clear off (a surface)" does not actually express that a surface will be "swept", but rather that it will be "cleaned", "tidied", or "arranged". "To sweep (the floor)" is to use a broom or a brush to clean the floor of dirt and dust.
"To clear off (a surface)" does not actually express that a surface will be "washed", but rather that it will be "cleaned", "tidied", or "arranged". "Washing" always involves water, unless it is "brainwashing", which involves manipulation and advertising executives, usually.
This is the best choice here. "To clear off" (a surface) means to arrange, clean or put it in order. In this case, Bob wants Horatio to "clean up" or "tidy", probably by removing the objects on the desk, before beginning the lessons.
The phrasal verb "to clear off" does not mean "to sit down". The two verbs are totally unrelated.
This is not the best choice here. "To clear off (a surface)" does not actually express that a surface will be "mopped", but rather that it will be "cleaned", "tidied", or "arranged". "To mop (the floor)" is to use water, detergent and a mop (an implement with absorbent material) in order to clean the floor.
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