bath
noun
a washing or immersion of something, especially the body, in water, steam, etc., as for cleansing or medical treatment.
have been bathing
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present perfect progressiveof bath.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
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present perfect progressiveof bathe.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
batheverb (used with object)to immerse (all or part of the body) in water or some other liquid, for cleansing, refreshment, etc.
Example Sentences
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In a normal year, Derek Jeter would have been bathing in the glow of his Hall of Fame induction, originally scheduled a week ago Sunday, a well-earned reward for a decorated and dignified career.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2020
"I have been bathing my baby," he declared deadpan.
From Time Magazine Archive
The chemist gave us some permanganate of potash, and for the last hour I have been bathing the wrist, assisted by Bella, who has ruined two of my best handkerchiefs in the process.
From Olivia in India by O. Douglas
"I must go and dress," he said to himself, "or I shall catch cold, and then mamma will know that I have been bathing."
From The Silver Lining A Guernsey Story by John Roussel
“Why, you have been bathing, and you haven’t had your breakfast yet.”
From Yussuf the Guide The Mountain Bandits; Strange Adventure in Asia Minor by John Schonberg
