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rinse

The correct spelling is rinse.

How to pronounce rinse

/ɹɛns/
noun

IPA: /ɹɛns/

Say it like: Rin-se

The correct spelling is rinse. The action of rinsing. For example: "I'll just give this knife a quick rinse."

Usage Examples

I'll just give this knife a quick rinse.

You'd better rinse that stain before putting the shirt in the washing machine.

Rinse the dishes after you wash them.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The action of rinsing.
  2. 2.A liquid used to rinse, now particularly a hair dye.

verb

  1. 1.To wash (something) quickly using water and no soap.
  2. 2.To remove soap from (something) using water.
  3. 3.To thoroughly defeat in an argument, fight or other competition.

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