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- [bak-wosh, -wawsh]
- /ˈbækˌwɒʃ, -ˌwɔʃ/
- /ˈbæk.wɒʃ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bak-wosh, -wawsh]
- /ˈbækˌwɒʃ, -ˌwɔʃ/
Definitions of backwash word
- singular noun backwash The backwash of an event or situation is an unpleasant situation that exists after it and as a result of it. 3
- noun backwash a sucking movement of water, such as that of retreating waves 3
- noun backwash water washed backwards by the motion of oars or other propelling devices 3
- noun backwash the backward flow of air set up by an aircraft's engines 3
- noun backwash a condition resulting from a previous event; repercussion 3
- verb backwash to remove oil from (combed wool) 3
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Origin of backwash
First appearance:
before 1765 One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1765-75; back2 + wash
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Parts of speech for Backwash
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preposition
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backwash popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for backwash
noun backwash
- aftermath — The aftermath of an important event, especially a harmful one, is the situation that results from it.
- wake — to become roused from sleep; awake; awaken; waken (often followed by up).
- result — to spring, arise, or proceed as a consequence of actions, circumstances, premises, etc.; be the outcome.
- repercussion — an effect or result, often indirect or remote, of some event or action: The repercussions of the quarrel were widespread.
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