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Basic Details

Word: Wash

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To clean something using water, often with soap.

Synonyms: Clean, rinse, scrub

Antonyms: Dirty, soil, stain

Idioms and Phrases

1. Wash your hands of something: To stop being involved in a situation. Example: "After the argument, he decided to wash his hands of the disagreement and move on."
2. Out of wash: Referring to a situation that is out of control or cannot be fixed. Example: "The project went out of wash when we missed the deadline."

Usage Examples

Example 1: Before dinner, I like to wash my hands so they are clean.

Example 2: Can you help me wash the car this Saturday? Its really dirty!

Example 3: It is important to wash your fruits and vegetables before eating them to remove any dirt or germs.

Fun Fact

The word "wash" comes from the Old English word "wscan", which has been used for over a thousand years to describe the act of cleaning with water.

Famous Quote

"Cleanliness is next to godliness." - John Wesley

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "wash" mean?

a) To dirty something
b) To clean using water
c) To build a house
d) To play a game

Answer: b) To clean using water

2. Which of these is a synonym of "wash"?

a) Rinse
b) Jump
c) Draw
d) Sing

Answer: a) Rinse

3. What is an antonym of "wash"?

a) Clean
b) Freshen
c) Dirty
d) Bright

Answer: c) Dirty

4. Which sentence uses "wash" correctly?

a) I will wash my homework tonight.
b) It's time to wash the clothes.
c) We wash during the game.
d) The cat will wash in the sky.

Answer: b) It's time to wash the clothes.

5. What does the idiom "wash your hands of something" mean?

a) To start a project
b) To end involvement in a situation
c) To wash your hands
d) To create a mess

Answer: b) To end involvement in a situation