wash over

UK
/wɒʃ ˈəʊvə/
US
/wɑʃ ˈoʊvɚ/

Translations

wash oververb
washed over
Past Simple
washed over
Past Participle
washing over
Gerund
UK
/wɒʃ ˈəʊvə/
US
/wɑʃ ˈoʊvɚ/
A wave of relief washed over her.
Волна облегчения захлестнула её.
A sense of calm washed over him.
Чувство спокойствия накрыло его.

Definitions

wash oververb
To flow or surge over something, often used to describe a wave or emotion.
A sense of relief washed over her as she heard the good news.
To affect someone suddenly and strongly, often used in the context of emotions or sensations.
A wave of nostalgia washed over him as he looked at the old photographs.