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Cleaning and laundry

A set of verbs for actions used in cleaning a home and caring for clothes.

A1A2B1B2C110 words · 3 examples each
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Found: 10 words

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clean

verb · 3 examples
  1. Please clean the table before dinner.
  2. I clean my shoes after the walk.
  3. We clean the kitchen every morning.

tidy

verb · 3 examples
  1. We tidy the living room before guests arrive.
  2. I tidy my desk after school.
  3. Please tidy your room and put the toys away.

sweep

verb · 3 examples
  1. I sweep the porch every morning.
  2. We sweep the floor after the meal.
  3. Please sweep the dust into a pile.

wipe

verb · 3 examples
  1. Please wipe the counter with this cloth.
  2. I wipe the window after the rain.
  3. We wipe the table after lunch.

iron

verb · 3 examples
  1. I iron my shirt on Sunday night.
  2. We iron our clothes before the party.
  3. Please iron this shirt after it dries.

dry

verb · 3 examples
  1. Please dry the dishes before you put them away.
  2. I use a towel to dry my hands.
  3. We dry the cups with a soft cloth.

fold

verb · 3 examples
  1. I fold the shirts after they dry.
  2. We fold the towels and put them away.
  3. Please fold the blanket in half.

hang

verb · 3 examples
  1. We hang the wet clothes outside.
  2. Please hang the jacket on a hanger.
  3. I hang the shirt by the window.

empty

verb · 3 examples
  1. Please empty the trash can now.
  2. I empty the basket before cleaning it.
  3. We empty the drawer and sort the clothes.

rub

verb · 3 examples
  1. Please rub the spot with a wet cloth.
  2. I rub the stain until it fades.
  3. We rub the muddy marks with a damp cloth.

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