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rinseto wash something with clean water to remove soap, dirt, or unwanted substances

Part of speech: VERB

Definition: to wash something with clean water to remove soap, dirt, or unwanted substances

Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪns/

Example Sentences

  • My mom told me to rinse the rice three times, but I got dizzy just watching the water swirl!
  • After using the mouthwash, rinse your mouth with water to remove the strong taste.
  • He forgot to rinse the shampoo bottle before recycling, and now his garbage bin smells like a salon.

rinse

VERB

[/rɪns/]

to wash something with clean water to remove soap, dirt, or unwanted substances

washing something with clean water to remove soap, dirt, or unwanted substances
💡 Concept

washing something with clean water to remove soap, dirt, or unwanted substances

The prince must rinse, but can't help but wince!
🎵 Rhyme

The prince must rinse, but can't help but wince!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/rɪns/
🇬🇧 UK/rɪns/

🌳Etymology

Rootrinse

🎵Rhyme

princemincewincesince
prince
mince
wince
since

🔗Collocations

rinse out
rinse thoroughly
final rinse
mouth rinse
rinse cycle
rinse with water

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My mom told me to rinse the rice three times, but I got dizzy just watching the water swirl!

After using the mouthwash, rinse your mouth with water to remove the strong taste.

😄 Fun example

He forgot to rinse the shampoo bottle before recycling, and now his garbage bin smells like a salon.

The washing machine's rinse cycle takes longer than expected during peak hours.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

washcleanseflushclean

Antonyms

soildirtystain

Related

washcleanwatersoapconditionershampoo

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