washing
gb/wˈɔʃɪŋ/ us/wˈɔʃɪŋ/
A2
Engels
Betekenissen
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Zelfstandig naamwoord
A2
action
1
cleaning with water and soap
Cleaning something with water (often with soap).
Gebruikspatroon:
the washing of [something]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners often use "washing" where "wash" is more natural (e.g., "give it a wash").
Synoniemen
cleaning (Broader; not necessarily with water.)
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wash (More common and shorter; often preferred in everyday speech.)
Antoniemen
dirtying (Making something dirty rather than cleaning it.)
Woordcombinaties
hand-washing
|hair washing
|car washing
|washing hands
|washing process
|washing cycle
|regular washing
|thorough washing
|gentle washing
|daily washing
Thema's
daily_life
|cleaning
|home
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- Washing your hands helps stop germs.
- This jacket needs gentle washing.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
A2
entity
2
clothes that need washing
Clothes that need to be washed.
Gebruikspatroon:
do the washing; put the washing out; bring the washing in
Veelgemaakte fout:
This meaning is usually used with "the" ("the washing").
Synoniemen
laundry (More common in American English and in general writing.)
Antoniemen
clean clothes (Clothes that have already been washed.)
Woordcombinaties
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
Thema's
daily_life
|home
|clothing
|cleaning
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- I need to do the washing today.
- Please bring the washing inside.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
B1
quantity
3
one load of laundry
One load of clothes in the washing machine.
Gebruikspatroon:
do a washing; put on a washing
Veelgemaakte fout:
Don’t confuse "a washing" (one load) with "the washing" (all laundry to be washed).
Synoniemen
load (Very common, especially with machines ("a load of laundry").)
Antoniemen
dry load (Not a standard opposite; contrasts with clothes being washed.)
Woordcombinaties
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
Thema's
daily_life
|home
|cleaning
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- I will put on a washing now.
adjective
B1
property
4
related to washing clothes
Used to describe things for washing (especially clothes).
Gebruikspatroon:
washing + [noun]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Many common combinations are fixed compounds (e.g., "washing machine"); don’t add extra words unnecessarily.
Synoniemen
laundry (Often used in compounds too (e.g., "laundry basket"), especially in American English.)
Antoniemen
dry (Opposes washing when talking about cleaning methods (e.g., dry cleaning vs washing).)
Woordcombinaties
washing powder
|washing detergent
|washing instructions
|washing basket
|washing bag
|washing cycle
|washing water
|washing temperature
|washing program
|washing symbol
Thema's
daily_life
|home
|cleaning
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- Read the washing instructions.
Zelfstandig naamwoord
technical
C1
process
5
rinsing to remove impurities
In science, rinsing something to remove impurities.
Gebruikspatroon:
washing of [substance]; washing with [liquid]
Synoniemen
rinsing (Emphasizes water flowing over; may not imply removal of impurities in a procedure.)
Antoniemen
contamination (The presence or introduction of unwanted material rather than its removal.)
Woordcombinaties
washing step
|washing procedure
|washing with water
|washing with solvent
|washings
|repeated washing
|thorough washing
|final washing
Thema's
science
|technical
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
washing
IPA
GB/wˈɔʃɪŋ/
US/wˈɔʃɪŋ/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
wash - ing (2 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (wash)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: washing
- Plural: washing, washings
Uitdrukkingen
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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.