Wash off

verb phrase

To remove something by washing it, typically dirt, stains or paint.

I tried to wash off the paint from my hands but it was too hard
Visual representation of "wash off" - To remove something by washing it, typically dirt, stains or paint.

Often appears as...

  • wash off dirt
  • wash off stains
verb phrase

To cleanse oneself by showering or bathing.

After the game, the players went to wash off the sweat and dirt.
Visual representation of "wash off" - To cleanse oneself by showering or bathing.

Often appears as...

  • wash off sweat
  • wash off after exercise
verb phrase

To fade or disappear over time or with use.

The writing on the stone wall had washed off over the years.
Visual representation of "wash off" - To fade or disappear over time or with use.

Often appears as...

  • wash off with time
  • wash off with use
verb phrase

To remove something by washing it, typically dirt, stains or paint.

I tried to wash off the paint from my hands but it was too hard
Visual representation of "wash off" - To remove something by washing it, typically dirt, stains or paint.

Often appears as...

  • wash off dirt
  • wash off stains
verb phrase

To cleanse oneself by showering or bathing.

After the game, the players went to wash off the sweat and dirt.
Visual representation of "wash off" - To cleanse oneself by showering or bathing.

Often appears as...

  • wash off sweat
  • wash off after exercise
verb phrase

To fade or disappear over time or with use.

The writing on the stone wall had washed off over the years.
Visual representation of "wash off" - To fade or disappear over time or with use.

Often appears as...

  • wash off with time
  • wash off with use
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "wash off"
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Physical Effort

Sometimes 'wash off' implies vigorous scrubbing, not just gentle washing.

Illustration for Physical Effort
I had to really wash off the mud from my boots.
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Partial Removal

'Wash off' can mean that some residue might remain despite efforts to clean.

Illustration for Partial Removal
The stain didn't completely wash off.
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Persistence Required

Repeated attempts may be necessary to wash off certain substances.

Illustration for Persistence Required
She had to wash her hair several times to wash off the oil.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Effort

Sometimes 'wash off' implies vigorous scrubbing, not just gentle washing.

Illustration for Physical Effort
I had to really wash off the mud from my boots.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Partial Removal

'Wash off' can mean that some residue might remain despite efforts to clean.

Illustration for Partial Removal
The stain didn't completely wash off.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Persistence Required

Repeated attempts may be necessary to wash off certain substances.

Illustration for Persistence Required
She had to wash her hair several times to wash off the oil.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Effort

Sometimes 'wash off' implies vigorous scrubbing, not just gentle washing.

Illustration for Physical Effort
I had to really wash off the mud from my boots.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Partial Removal

'Wash off' can mean that some residue might remain despite efforts to clean.

Illustration for Partial Removal
The stain didn't completely wash off.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Persistence Required

Repeated attempts may be necessary to wash off certain substances.

Illustration for Persistence Required
She had to wash her hair several times to wash off the oil.
Visual representation of the word "Wash off"

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