washed

UK: wɒʃt | US: wɑːʃt

Definition

  1. adj. cleaned with water and soap or another liquid

  2. v. past tense and past participle of "wash" (to clean with water and soap)

Structure
wash <to clean with liquid>ed <past tense/past participle suffix>
Etymology

The word "washed" derives from the Old English "wæscan," meaning "to cleanse by washing," which evolved into Middle English "wasshen." The modern form "wash" retains this core meaning, and the suffix "-ed" marks it as a past tense verb or adjective. The combination reflects the straightforward Germanic tradition of adding suffixes to indicate grammatical time or state.

Examples

  1. She washed the dishes after dinner.

  2. The car was washed and polished for the event.

  3. His hands were washed thoroughly before surgery.

  4. The storm washed away part of the road.

  5. The faded jeans looked freshly washed.