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rinse
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- pronunciation:
- rIns
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, noun, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
rinses, rinsing, rinsed |
| definition 1: |
to dip or spray with water in order to remove soap or superficial dirt or food.
There is still dish soap on these plates; you'll need to rinse them again.I always rinse my hair well after I use the shampoo.- similar words:
- flush
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| definition 2: |
to wash (soap, dirt, or the like) off something with water.
It took time to rinse all the soap off the dog.- similar words:
- wash
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| related words: |
bathe, douse, launder, wash |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
an act or instance of rinsing.
Give your mouth a rinse after brushing your teeth. |
| definition 2: |
water or another solution used for rinsing, such as a cosmetic preparation used to tint or condition the hair.
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| related words: |
bath, flush, wash |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
to run water over something to remove soap, or to remove things like loose dirt or food.
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| derivation: |
rinsable (adj.) |
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