Meaning of washed in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    washed

    Definitions

    1. clean by virtue of having been washed in water

    Synonyms

  2. 2. wet as from washing

    Examples

    • « sometimes used in combination »
    • « rain-washed »

    Synonyms

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  • « I miss Saturday morning, rolling out of bed, not shaving, getting into my car with my girls, driving to the supermarket, squeezing the fruit, getting my car washed, taking walks. »
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  • « I used to lie between cool, clean sheets at night after I'd had a bath, after I had washed my hair and scrubbed my knuckles and finger-nails and teeth. Then I could lie quite still in the dark with my face to the window with the trees in it, and talk to God. »
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  • « I was raised by a lady that was crippled all her life but she did everything for me and she raised me. She washed our clothes, cooked our food, she did everything for us. I don't think I ever heard her complain a day in her life. She taught me responsibility towards my brother and sisters and the community. »
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  • « Tears are nature's lotion for the eyes. The eyes see better for being washed by them. »
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  • « The first time you hold your baby in your arms, I mean, a sense of strength and love washes over you. It washed over me and I never thought that possible. »
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