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A past form of wash meaning to clean with water, and by extension an adjective describing something that has been cleaned, feeling exhausted, or having lost relevance or skill.
Examples He looked washed after running the marathon.
I washed my hands before dinner.
The team felt washed after the defeat.
The once‑top streamer is now considered washed by the community.
She washed the dishes after dinner.
Similar words freshen
hygienic
worn out
outdated
fatigued
clean
obsolete rinse
pristine
tidy
Meanings Examples She washed the dishes after dinner.
He washed his car on Saturday.
They washed the windows to let more light in.
I washed my hands before dinner.
The crew washed the deck early in the morning.
Similar words clean
rinse
scrub
launder
bathe
purify
hygienize
freshen
Examples The washed shirt smelled fresh.
After the rain, the washed stones glistened.
Her washed hair fell in soft curls.
The washed floor looked spotless.
A washed canvas can reveal subtle textures.
Similar words cleaned
fresh
spotless
pristine
hygienic
sterile
neat
tidy
Examples After the 12‑hour shift, I felt completely washed .
He looked washed after running the marathon.
She was washed by the end of the meeting.
The team felt washed after the defeat.
I'm washed ; I need a break.
Similar words tired
exhausted
drained
worn out
fatigued
spent
weary
beat
Examples The once‑top streamer is now considered washed by the community.
That brand is washed ; nobody buys it anymore.
His performance has become washed over the season.
The genre feels washed , lacking fresh ideas.
Fans call the veteran actor washed after his recent flop.
Etymology From Old English wæscan ‘to wash’, related to Proto‑Germanic wasjaną .
FAQ What does washed mean as a verb?
washed is the past tense of wash , meaning to clean something with water or another liquid.
How is washed used as an adjective to describe something that has been cleaned?
When washed describes a noun, it means the item has been cleaned or laundered, such as a washed shirt.
What does washed mean when someone says they feel washed ?
In informal speech, feeling washed means feeling exhausted, drained, or lacking motivation.
In gaming slang, what does it mean when a player is described as washed ?
It indicates the player’s skill has declined and they are no longer competitive or relevant.
Can washed be used to describe outdated trends?
Yes, washed can refer to a trend, brand, or style that has lost popularity or relevance.
Is washed ever used in a financial or legal context?
Not commonly; its main uses are the physical cleaning sense and the informal slang senses.
How do you form the past participle of wash ?
The past participle of wash is washed , the same form as the simple past.
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