Clean vs Clear

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Clean

Top 1000 (muito comum) A1 adjective

Clear

Top 1000 (muito comum) A2 adjective

	Clean	Clear
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 /["/kliːn/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/kliːn/"]/ Ouvir Clean	🇬🇧 /["/klɪə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/klɪr/"]/ Ouvir Clear
Significado	To make something free from dirt or mess.	Easy to see through or understand.
Exemplo	I like to keep my room clean so that it feels fresh and organized.	The sky is very clear today, perfect for a picnic.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFR	A1	A2
Classe gramatical	adjective	adjective
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Antônimos	dirty, messy, unclean	cloudy, unclear, muddy
Erros comuns	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.	'Clear' is often confused with 'clean.', 'Clear' is sometimes incorrectly used as a verb instead of an adjective., Learners may forget to use 'clear' to describe abstract concepts, like thoughts.
Notas de uso	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.	Use 'clear' to describe something easily understood or free of obstructions. It’s appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Avoid using it in overly technical discussions where precision matters.

Perguntas frequentes: Clean vs Clear

Qual é a diferença entre Clean e Clear?

Clean: To make something free from dirt or mess. Clear: Easy to see through or understand.

Clean e Clear estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Clean: A1, Clear: A2 na escala CEFR.

Posso usar Clean e Clear de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Clean e Clear são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.