Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

wash over

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.45 in modern English

Syllables: wash over
IPA

17

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

1

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To pass (one) unnoticed so that one is unaffected by it.

Transitive verb

verb

To affect the emotions of (a person) suddenly and overwhelmingly.

Transitive verb

verb

To surge over the banks, or other retaining structure.

Transitive verb

Example Sentences

"The news of the actor's death just washed over me, as I had never particularly cared for him."
"Embarrassment washed over me as I realized I had forgotten the notes for my presentation."
"The river washed over the embankment at several places."

Usage

Transitive verb

Inflected Forms

washes over (present, singular) washing over (participle, present) washed over (participle, past) washed over (past)

Questions

What does wash over mean?: To pass (one) unnoticed so that one is unaffected by it.

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