Washes Meaning in English
word · lemma: wash
/ˈwɑʃɪz/
WAH-shiz
/wˈɒʃɪz/
WOSH-iz
Definition
'Washes' is the third person singular present tense of 'wash,' meaning that he, she, or it cleans something with water or another liquid.
Usage & Nuances
'Washes' is only used with he, she, or it in the present simple tense. Common phrases include 'she washes her hands' or 'the machine washes clothes.' Not used for 'I', 'you', 'we', 'they' (use 'wash').
Spanish: lavaPortuguese (BR): lavaPortuguese (PT): lavaChinese (Simplified): 洗Chinese (Traditional): 洗Hindi: धोता हैArabic: يَغْسِلBengali: ধোয় - পরিষ্কার করে (তরল দিয়ে)Russian: моет - стираетJapanese: 洗うVietnamese: rửa - giặtKorean: 씻다 - 세탁하다Turkish: yıkarUrdu: دھوتا ہے - صاف کرتا ہےIndonesian: mencuci - membersihkan
Example Sentences
She washes her hands before dinner.
basic
The washing machine washes the clothes quickly.
basic
He washes his car every Saturday.
basic
My dog washes his paws after playing outside—it’s so funny!
natural
She always washes the dishes right after dinner, no matter how tired she is.
natural
If it rains, the water washes the streets clean by morning.
natural