Phrasal Verb
A phrase that consists of a verb with a preposition or adverb or both, the meaning of which is different from the meaning of its separate parts.
Phrasal Verb:
rinse something out
Meaning / Example:
1. to clean cloth or clothing partially by immersing it in water and squeezing it out. > Can you please rinse this rag out? It's all dirty. 2. to launder something delicate, such as feminine underwear, using a mild soap. > After I rinse out some things, I will be right with you. 3. to clean the inside of a container partially by flushing it out with water. > Rinse the bottle out and throw it away.
A phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or adverb or both and that functions as a verb whose meaning is different from the combined meanings of the individual words A compilation of 50 phrasal verbs.
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