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UK/["/kliːn/"]/US/["/kliːn/"]/

Meaning of Clean

In simple words: To make something free from dirt or mess.

Clean in a sentence

  • I like to keep my room clean so that it feels fresh and organized.
  • Make sure to clean your hands before dinner to stay healthy.
  • After the party, we need to clean up the mess in the living room.
  • Her clean dress made her look very elegant at the event.
  • The water in the lake is clean and safe for swimming.

How to use Clean

Used in everyday conversations, 'clean' can refer to physical cleanliness as well as metaphorical contexts (e.g., a clean record). Avoid using in very formal writing.

Grammar pattern

clean + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'clean' sweep—like a broom that removes all dirt.

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Collocations with Clean

Synonyms for Clean

Opposites of Clean

Common mistakes with Clean

  • Confusing 'clean' with 'clear' when referring to visibility.
  • Using 'cleans' as a noun instead of the verb form.
  • Mixing up 'cleaning' as a noun and a verb.

Compare Clean with Tidy, Neat, Clear, Pure

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Frequently asked questions about Clean

What does Clean mean?

To make something free from dirt or mess.

What is the definition of Clean?

not dirty

How do you use Clean in a sentence?

I like to keep my room clean so that it feels fresh and organized.

Can you give another example of Clean?

Make sure to clean your hands before dinner to stay healthy.

What are synonyms for Clean?

Common alternatives include tidy, neat, spotless, clear, pure.

What is the opposite of Clean?

Opposite meanings include dirty, messy, unclean.

What words go with Clean?

It commonly pairs with be, look, seem, extremely, fairly, very, clean and tidy, neat and clean, lovely and clean, be, look, seem, extremely, fairly, very, clean and tidy, neat and clean, lovely and clean, be, look, seem, extremely, fairly, very, clean and tidy, neat and clean, lovely and clean.

What are common mistakes when using Clean?

Confusing 'clean' with 'clear' when referring to visibility. Using 'cleans' as a noun instead of the verb form. Mixing up 'cleaning' as a noun and a verb.

How do you pronounce Clean?

US: /["/kliːn/"]/, UK: /["/kliːn/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Clean?

Used in everyday conversations, 'clean' can refer to physical cleanliness as well as metaphorical contexts (e.g., a clean record). Avoid using in very formal writing.

What CEFR level is Clean?

"Clean" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.