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take a shower

/teɪk ə ˈʃaʊər/
phrasal verb★Beginner— wash oneself under running water
informal

to wash oneself under a stream of water from a showerhead

After the gym, I always take a shower to clean off.

This means washing away sweat and dirt after exercising.

💡

This is a common daily hygiene activity in many cultures.

Collocations

take a cold showerto shower with cold water, often for health or disciplinetake a quick showerto shower very fast, usually when in a hurry

Synonyms

have a showershower

Antonyms

skip a showerstay dirty

Related Phrases

take a bathphrase
to wash oneself in a bathtub filled with water

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

This phrase is used to describe the act of washing oneself with a shower, and it is a common daily activity in many cultures.

⚡Gold Rule

Correct Usage

Use 'take a shower' to describe the act of washing oneself with a shower, not to describe the act of washing something else.

📖Word Origin

From the combination of the verb 'take' (to perform an action) and 'shower' (a device that sprays water).

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used to describe the act of washing oneself with a shower. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.

Word Breakdown

take
to perform an action
verb
+
a
an indefinite article
article
+
shower
a device that sprays water for washing
noun
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