Meaning of wash over | Babel Free
Definitions
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To pass (one) unnoticed so that one is unaffected by it. transitive
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To affect the emotions of (a person) suddenly and overwhelmingly. transitive
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To surge over the banks, or other retaining structure. transitive
Examples
“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.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.