Cool MateMeaning 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.
Related words
Collocations with Clean
Opposites of Clean
- dirty
- messy
- unclean
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.
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Clean in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
نظيف
لجعل شيء خالٍ من الأوساخ أو الفوضى.
- Bengaliবাংলা
পরিষ্কার
কোনো কিছু থেকে ময়লা বা নোংরা দূর করা।
- GermanDeutsch
Sauber, Reinigen
Etwas von Schmutz oder Unordnung befreien.
- SpanishEspañol
Limpio
Hacer que algo esté libre de suciedad o desorden.
- Persianفارسی
تمیز کردن، پاک کردن
پاک کردن چیزی از کثیفی یا بههمریختگی.
- FrenchFrançais
Propre
Rendre quelque chose exempt de saleté ou de désordre.
- Hindiहिन्दी
साफ़
किसी चीज़ को गंदगी या मैल से मुक्त करना।
- ItalianItaliano
Pulito, Pulire
Senza sporco o disordine. Fare in modo che qualcosa sia privo di sporco o disordine.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Limpo
Tornar algo livre de sujeira ou bagunça.
- RussianРусский
Чистый, Убирать
Сделать что-то свободным от грязи или беспорядка.
- Urduاردو
صاف، صاف کرنا
کسی چیز کو گندگی یا گندگی سے پاک کرنا۔
- Chinese中文
干净
让某物没有污垢或杂乱。
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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?
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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.