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Rinse the apple before eating it.
What does Rinse mean?
Rinse means wash briefly with water.
Dictionary definition
To wash something quickly with water.
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The painter rinsed the brush between colors.
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Rinsing removes soap or dirt with clean water.
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What does rinse mean?
Rinse means wash briefly with water.
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Which word is closest in meaning to rinse?
Wash Lightly is close to rinse in this main meaning.
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Choose the best word to complete the sentence: ____ the apple before eating it.
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MeaningRinse means wash briefly with water.
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wash lightlyUse when this word fits the same meaning in context.
cleanUse when this word fits the same meaning in context.
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Rinse word family
Base word
rinse
verb
rinses
Present-tense form of rinse.
verb
rinsed
Past-tense form of rinse.
verb
rinsing
-ing form of rinse.
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