Wash away Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To be carried away or removed by water (such as rain, river, or waves). It can also be used metaphorically to describe emotions or memories being removed or forgotten.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both literal and figurative contexts. Often used with natural disasters ('floods wash away homes'), but also for cleaning feelings or memories ('let it wash away'). Typically informal and used in spoken or written narrative. Be careful not to confuse with 'wash off' (removing dirt from a surface).
Example Sentences
The rain was so strong that it washed away the soil from the garden.
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Be careful! The waves might wash away your sandcastle.
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The flood washed away the bridge.
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No matter how hard I try, I can’t wash away these memories.
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The evidence was washed away overnight by the heavy rain.
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Just let your worries wash away and relax for a while.
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