انگریزی

washing

gb/wˈɔʃɪŋ/ us/wˈɔʃɪŋ/
A2 انگریزی
معانی
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cleaning with water and soap

Cleaning something with water (often with soap).

استعمال کا انداز: the washing of [something]
عام غلطی:
Learners often use "washing" where "wash" is more natural (e.g., "give it a wash").
ہم معنی الفاظ
cleaning (Broader; not necessarily with water.) | wash (More common and shorter; often preferred in everyday speech.)
متضاد الفاظ
dirtying (Making something dirty rather than cleaning it.)
لفظی تراکیب
hand-washing |hair washing |car washing |washing hands |washing process |washing cycle |regular washing |thorough washing |gentle washing |daily washing
موضوعات
daily_life |cleaning |home
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • Washing your hands helps stop germs.
  • This jacket needs gentle washing.
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clothes that need washing

Clothes that need to be washed.

استعمال کا انداز: do the washing; put the washing out; bring the washing in
عام غلطی:
This meaning is usually used with "the" ("the washing").
ہم معنی الفاظ
laundry (More common in American English and in general writing.)
متضاد الفاظ
clean clothes (Clothes that have already been washed.)
لفظی تراکیب
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
موضوعات
daily_life |home |clothing |cleaning
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • I need to do the washing today.
  • Please bring the washing inside.
اسم B1 quantity
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one load of laundry

One load of clothes in the washing machine.

استعمال کا انداز: do a washing; put on a washing
عام غلطی:
Don’t confuse "a washing" (one load) with "the washing" (all laundry to be washed).
ہم معنی الفاظ
load (Very common, especially with machines ("a load of laundry").)
متضاد الفاظ
dry load (Not a standard opposite; contrasts with clothes being washed.)
لفظی تراکیب
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
موضوعات
daily_life |home |cleaning
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • I will put on a washing now.
adjective B1 property
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related to washing clothes

Used to describe things for washing (especially clothes).

استعمال کا انداز: washing + [noun]
عام غلطی:
Many common combinations are fixed compounds (e.g., "washing machine"); don’t add extra words unnecessarily.
ہم معنی الفاظ
laundry (Often used in compounds too (e.g., "laundry basket"), especially in American English.)
متضاد الفاظ
dry (Opposes washing when talking about cleaning methods (e.g., dry cleaning vs washing).)
لفظی تراکیب
washing powder |washing detergent |washing instructions |washing basket |washing bag |washing cycle |washing water |washing temperature |washing program |washing symbol
موضوعات
daily_life |home |cleaning
مثالیں
  • 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.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • Read the washing instructions.
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rinsing to remove impurities

In science, rinsing something to remove impurities.

استعمال کا انداز: washing of [substance]; washing with [liquid]
ہم معنی الفاظ
rinsing (Emphasizes water flowing over; may not imply removal of impurities in a procedure.)
متضاد الفاظ
contamination (The presence or introduction of unwanted material rather than its removal.)
لفظی تراکیب
washing step |washing procedure |washing with water |washing with solvent |washings |repeated washing |thorough washing |final washing
موضوعات
science |technical
مثالیں
  • 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.
گرامر
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washing
IPA
GB/wˈɔʃɪŋ/
US/wˈɔʃɪŋ/
ہجا بندی اور زور
wash - ing (2 ہجے)
Stress on 1st syllable (wash)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Noun
  • Base: washing
  • Plural: washing, washings
عبارات

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.

مثالیں
  • 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.

مثالیں
  • 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.

مثالیں
  • 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.

مثالیں
  • 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.

مثالیں
  • 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.

مثالیں
  • 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

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/wˈɔʃɪŋ ˈʌp/
fixed phrase

washing dishes after eating

Washing the dishes.

مثالیں
  • 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

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/wˈɔʃɪŋ ˈʌp lˈɪkwɪd/
fixed phrase

liquid soap for dishes

Liquid soap for washing dishes.

مثالیں
  • 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.

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