washing-up
noun · adjective
Simple meaning
Washing dishes etc.
Pronunciation
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
The act of washing dishes etc; dishwashing.
“I'll do the washing-up if you put it all away.”
adjective
Of or relating to washing dishes.
“This washing-up liquid is kinder to my hands than that one.”
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Typical Use
- Rare
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: The act of washing dishes etc; dishwashing.
Used this way, washing-up is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“I'll do the washing-up if you put it all away.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Word Aura describes common impressions, not a measurement. Tone changes with sentence, speaker, relationship and situation.
How It’s Used
The word’s distinct uses, one example each.
Washingnoun
“I'll do the washing-up if you put it all away.”
Relatingadjective
“This washing-up liquid is kinder to my hands than that one.”
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