Meaning of the word "wash out" in English

What does "wash out" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

wash out

US /wɑːʃ aʊt/

UK /wɒʃ aʊt/

to remove something from something else by washing

Example:

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Can you help me wash out these stains from my shirt?

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She tried to wash out the dirt from the carpet.

Synonym:

rinse out cleanse scrub out

to be removed or disappear by washing

Example:

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The color might wash out if you use hot water.

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These temporary tattoos will wash out easily.

Synonym:

fade disappear run

to fail completely or be unsuccessful

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The new business venture might wash out if they don't get more funding.

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After several attempts, the plan completely washed out.

Synonym:

fail flop fizzle out bomb go belly up

to become very tired or exhausted

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After working all night, I was completely washed out.

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The long hike left them feeling totally washed out.

Synonym:

exhausted drained fatigued worn out spent