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Meaning of wash over | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. To pass (one) unnoticed so that one is unaffected by it.
    transitive
  2. To affect the emotions of (a person) suddenly and overwhelmingly.
    transitive
  3. To surge over the banks, or other retaining structure.
    transitive

Equivalents

Deutsch berieseln überspülen
Polski przepełniać przepełnić zapierać zaprać

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.
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See also

wash up wash with wash'd washboard washboarded washboarding

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