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Can I write clean the dishes instead of wash the dishes? Thanks.
asked Oct 20 '12 at 09:18
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Yes, but the meaning is different. You can clean dishes without washing -- for instance using steam. You wash the dishes without getting them clean -- merely dipping them in dirty water might be considered washing, but they are still dirty.
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answered Oct 20 '12 at 14:14
Jeff Pribyl
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