washing
gb/wˈɔʃɪŋ/ us/wˈɔʃɪŋ/
A2
Английски
Значения
0 значения
Съществително
A2
action
1
cleaning with water and soap
Cleaning something with water (often with soap).
Модел на употреба:
the washing of [something]
Честа грешка:
Learners often use "washing" where "wash" is more natural (e.g., "give it a wash").
Синоними
cleaning (Broader; not necessarily with water.)
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wash (More common and shorter; often preferred in everyday speech.)
Антоними
dirtying (Making something dirty rather than cleaning it.)
Колокации
hand-washing
|hair washing
|car washing
|washing hands
|washing process
|washing cycle
|regular washing
|thorough washing
|gentle washing
|daily washing
Теми
daily_life
|cleaning
|home
Примери
- After the hike, the boots needed a thorough washing.
- Frequent washing can fade dark clothes over time.
- The label says the fabric can handle machine washing.
Примери за учащи
- Washing your hands helps stop germs.
- This jacket needs gentle washing.
Съществително
A2
entity
2
clothes that need washing
Clothes that need to be washed.
Модел на употреба:
do the washing; put the washing out; bring the washing in
Честа грешка:
This meaning is usually used with "the" ("the washing").
Синоними
laundry (More common in American English and in general writing.)
Антоними
clean clothes (Clothes that have already been washed.)
Колокации
do the washing
|put the washing out
|hang the washing out
|bring the washing in
|a pile of washing
|basket of washing
|wet washing
|damp washing
|fold the washing
|iron the washing
Теми
daily_life
|home
|clothing
|cleaning
Примери
- I’ve got a huge pile of washing to do this weekend.
- Can you bring the washing in before it starts raining?
- The washing is still damp, so it needs more time to dry.
Примери за учащи
- I need to do the washing today.
- Please bring the washing inside.
Съществително
B1
quantity
3
one load of laundry
One load of clothes in the washing machine.
Модел на употреба:
do a washing; put on a washing
Честа грешка:
Don’t confuse "a washing" (one load) with "the washing" (all laundry to be washed).
Синоними
load (Very common, especially with machines ("a load of laundry").)
Антоними
dry load (Not a standard opposite; contrasts with clothes being washed.)
Колокации
put on a washing
|do a washing
|a quick washing
|a full washing
|a small washing
|a hot washing
|a cold washing
|a delicate washing
|an extra washing
|two washings
Теми
daily_life
|home
|cleaning
Примери
- I put on a washing before I left for work.
- That blanket is too big for one washing in this machine.
- It took two washings to get the grass stain out.
Примери за учащи
- I will put on a washing now.
adjective
B1
property
4
related to washing clothes
Used to describe things for washing (especially clothes).
Модел на употреба:
washing + [noun]
Честа грешка:
Many common combinations are fixed compounds (e.g., "washing machine"); don’t add extra words unnecessarily.
Синоними
laundry (Often used in compounds too (e.g., "laundry basket"), especially in American English.)
Антоними
dry (Opposes washing when talking about cleaning methods (e.g., dry cleaning vs washing).)
Колокации
washing powder
|washing detergent
|washing instructions
|washing basket
|washing bag
|washing cycle
|washing water
|washing temperature
|washing program
|washing symbol
Теми
daily_life
|home
|cleaning
Примери
- Check the washing instructions before you put it in the machine.
- I need to buy washing powder on my way home.
- The washing symbols show whether it can be tumble-dried.
Примери за учащи
- Read the washing instructions.
Съществително
technical
C1
process
5
rinsing to remove impurities
In science, rinsing something to remove impurities.
Модел на употреба:
washing of [substance]; washing with [liquid]
Синоними
rinsing (Emphasizes water flowing over; may not imply removal of impurities in a procedure.)
Антоними
contamination (The presence or introduction of unwanted material rather than its removal.)
Колокации
washing step
|washing procedure
|washing with water
|washing with solvent
|washings
|repeated washing
|thorough washing
|final washing
Теми
science
|technical
Примери
- After filtration, the washing of the solid helps remove remaining salts.
- Repeated washing with cold water reduced the bitterness.
- The protocol includes a final washing step before drying.
Граматика
Речникова форма
washing
IPA
GB/wˈɔʃɪŋ/
US/wˈɔʃɪŋ/
Срички и ударение
wash - ing (2 срички)
Stress on 1st syllable (wash)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: washing
- Plural: washing, washings
Изрази
air your dirty washing in public
1/ˈɛɹ jˈʊɹ dˈɚti wˈɔʃɪŋ ˈɪn pˈʌblɪk/
idiom
share private problems publicly
To talk about private problems where everyone can hear.
Примери
- They’re always airing their dirty washing in public on social media.
- I don’t want to air our dirty washing in public—let’s discuss this privately.
- The interview turned into an awkward moment of dirty-washing-in-public.
do the washing
1/dˈu ðə wˈɔʃɪŋ/
fixed phrase
wash clothes and laundry
To wash your clothes.
Примери
- I usually do the washing on Saturdays.
- Can you do the washing while I cook dinner?
- He did the washing and hung everything outside to dry.
hang out the washing
1/hˈæŋ ˈaʊt ðə wˈɔʃɪŋ/
fixed phrase
put wet clothes to dry
To put wet clothes on a line to dry.
Примери
- It’s sunny, so I’m going to hang out the washing.
- She hung out the washing before she left the house.
- Don’t hang out the washing if it looks like rain.
wash your hands of [something/someone]
1/wˈɔʃ jˈʊɹ hˈændz əv səmˈɛθɪŋsˈoʊmˈoʊn/
idiom
refuse responsibility for something
To say you are no longer responsible.
Примери
- After months of arguments, she washed her hands of the project.
- The company tried to wash its hands of the problem.
- He washed his hands of the whole affair and walked away.
washing line
1/wˈɔʃɪŋ lˈaɪn/
fixed phrase
line for drying clothes
A line used to dry clothes outside.
Примери
- She pegged the sheets onto the washing line.
- The washing line snapped in the strong wind.
- If it stays sunny, the towels will dry quickly on the washing line.
washing machine
1/wˈɔʃɪŋ məʃˈin/
fixed phrase
machine that washes clothes
A machine for washing clothes.
Примери
- The washing machine is leaking water onto the floor.
- I left my keys in my pocket and put them in the washing machine by mistake.
- We need a new washing machine because this one doesn’t spin properly.
washing up
1/wˈɔʃɪŋ ˈʌp/
fixed phrase
washing dishes after eating
Washing the dishes.
Примери
- I’ll do the washing up if you dry and put everything away.
- There’s a lot of washing up after a dinner party.
- He hates washing up, so he bought a dishwasher.
washing-up liquid
1/wˈɔʃɪŋ ˈʌp lˈɪkwɪd/
fixed phrase
liquid soap for dishes
Liquid soap for washing dishes.
Примери
- We’re out of washing-up liquid, so the plates will have to wait.
- Add a few drops of washing-up liquid to the bowl.
- This washing-up liquid is gentle on your hands.