awash
Washed by the waves or tideWashed by the waves or tide (of a rock or strip of shore, or of an anchor, etc., when flush with the surface of the water, so that the waves break over it); covered with water.
» Algeria is awash with natural resources.
Meaning
2 sensesWashed by the waves or tide (of a rock or strip of shore, or of an anchor, etc., when flush with the surface of the water, so that the waves break over it); covered with water.
überschwemmt
заливаемыйzalivajemyj
(broadly)Covered, overspread (with or in something).
2005, Chris Ramirez, 2nd find excites museum diggers," The Arizona Republic, 26 Aug, The Valley landscape was more awash with greenery some 11,000 years ago.
покрытыйpokrytyj
covered with water
Examples
3 sentencesAlgeria is awash with natural resources.
The little girl cried so much that her face was awash with tears.
The election was awash with misinformation spread on Facebook.
Translations
4 languagesBy meaning 2
By meaning 1
Forms
more awash, most awash| Comparative | more awash Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most awash Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
5 synonyms- covered with water:afloatfloodedinundatedoverflowing
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form