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rinse vs washing

washing vs rinse

rinse and washing both are nouns.

rinse is a verb but washing is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rinse Yes No Yes No
washing Yes No No No
As nouns, washing is a hypernym of rinse; that is, washing is a word with a broader meaning than rinse:
  • rinse: washing lightly without soap
  • washing: the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
Other hypernyms of rinse include lavation, wash.
rinse (noun) washing (noun)
washing lightly without soap the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)
the act of giving a light tint to the hair garments or white goods that can be cleaned by laundering
the removal of soap with clean water in the final stage of washing
a liquid preparation used on wet hair to give it a tint
rinse (verb) washing (verb)
rinse one's mouth and throat with mouthwash
wash off soap or remaining dirt
clean with some chemical process
Difference between rinse and washing

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