Rinse

usgb/rɪns/
verb

To wash something quickly, especially with water.

After you finish brushing, rinse your mouth properly.
Visual representation of "rinse" - to wash something quickly, especially with water.

Often appears as...

  • rinse off
  • rinse out
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Visual representation of "rinse"
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Quick Cleaning

Use 'rinse' to describe a swift, superficial cleaning, usually with water, not for thorough washing.

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Just rinse the plates; they're not very dirty.
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No Soap Required

'Rinse' implies cleaning with water alone, without using soap or detergents.

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Rinse the vegetables in cold water before eating.
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Final Step

Often, 'rinse' is the last step in a cleaning process to remove residual substances.

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Shampoo your hair, then rinse.
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