Definition of rinse verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

rinse

verb

/rɪns/

Verb Forms

present simple I / you / we / they rinse	/rɪns/ /rɪns/
he / she / it rinses	/ˈrɪnsɪz/ /ˈrɪnsɪz/
past simple rinsed	/rɪnst/ /rɪnst/
past participle rinsed	/rɪnst/ /rɪnst/
-ing form rinsing	/ˈrɪnsɪŋ/ /ˈrɪnsɪŋ/

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rinse something (with something) to wash something with clean water only, not using soap
- Rinse the cooked pasta with boiling water.
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
adverb
- well
- thoroughly
- quickly
- …
preposition
- from
- in
- with
- …
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to remove the soap from something with clean water after washing it
- rinse something Always rinse your hair thoroughly.
- rinse something out Make sure you rinse all the soap out.
Synonyms clean
cleanwash ▪ rinse ▪ cleanse ▪ dry-cleanThese words all mean to remove dirt from something, especially by using water and/or soap.
clean to remove dirt or dust from something, especially by using water or chemicals:
The villa is cleaned twice a week.
Have you cleaned your teeth?
This coat is filthy. I’ll have it cleaned (= dry-cleaned).
wash to remove dirt from something using water and usually soap:
He quickly washed his hands and face.
These jeans need washing.
rinse to remove dirt, etc. from something using clean water only, not soap; to remove the soap from something with clean water after washing it:
Make sure you rinse all the soap out.
cleanse to clean your skin or a wound.dry-clean to clean clothes using chemicals instead of water.
Patterns
- to clean/wash/rinse/cleanse something in/with something
- to clean/wash/rinse something from something
- to clean/wash/cleanse a wound
- to clean/wash the car/floor
- to wash/rinse your hair
- to have something cleaned/washed/dry-cleaned
Extra Examples
- Rinse the dishes with warm water.
- She rinsed her hands in cold water.
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
adverb
- well
- thoroughly
- quickly
- …
preposition
- from
- in
- with
- …
See full entry
rinse something + adv./prep. to remove dirt, etc. from something by washing it with clean water
- She rinsed the mud from her hands.
- I wanted to rinse the taste out of my mouth.
- He showered quickly, rinsing away the dirt of the journey.
- He rinsed the flour from his hands.
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
adverb
- well
- thoroughly
- quickly
- …
preposition
- from
- in
- with
- …
See full entry

Word OriginMiddle English (as a verb): from Old French rincer, of unknown ultimate origin.

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