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rinse out

A2 neutral separable transitive
In simple words

To clean the inside of something by putting water in it and then pouring it out.

Literal meaning: To rinse (something) so the residue comes out of it.

Meanings

1 A2 neutral

To clean the inside of a container by running water through it, removing residue or soap.

"Rinse out the yoghurt pot before putting it in the recycling bin."

Grammar: separable
2 A2 neutral

To remove soap, dye, or product from hair or fabric by washing with water.

"Leave the conditioner on for two minutes, then rinse it out thoroughly."

Grammar: separable
3 A2 neutral

To clean your mouth by swishing water (or mouthwash) around and spitting it out.

"After brushing, rinse your mouth out with water."

Grammar: separable
Usage notes

Commonly used with cups, bottles, jars, and clothing. Often the final step to remove soap suds or product residue. Also used for hair when removing dye or conditioner.

Commonly used with

cup mouth jar bottle hair cloth

Forms

Base
rinse out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
rinses out
he/she/it
Past simple
rinsed out
yesterday
Past participle
rinsed out
have + pp
-ing form
rinsing out
continuous

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