She washed the dishes and put them away.

Meaning: She cleaned the plates and cups used for eating and drinking, and then she placed them in a storage location.

Choice of Words: Washed means to clean something with water and soap. Dishes are plates, cups, and other items used for eating and drinking. Put means to place something in a particular position or location. Away means to a place that is not near or in sight.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Put away the dishes.
• The woman washed the dishes after dinner.
• The woman washed the dishes in the sink.
• Father washed dishes after dinner.
• Dishes washed, kitchen cleaned.
• Father washed dishes quickly.
• Fold clothes neatly and put them away.
• I help fold clothes and put them away.
• Put away clothes after you wear them.
• They put down the dishes.