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- pronunciation:
- blich
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
bleaches, bleaching, bleached |
| definition 1: |
to make white or lighter in color by using a chemical or sunlight.
He bleaches his socks to get the stains out of them.- synonyms:
- lighten, whiten
- similar words:
- dim, fade, pale
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| definition 2: |
to become white or lighter in color.
The maps bleached in the sunlight.- synonyms:
- lighten, whiten
- antonyms:
- darken
- similar words:
- dim, fade, pale
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a substance used to make something white or lighter in color.
Some people add bleach to their wash water to keep their white sheets looking fresh.
- synonyms:
- lightener, whitener
- similar words:
- chlorine, hydrogen
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