Clean vs Clear vs Neat vs Pure

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

Neat

Top 1000 (muito comum) B2 adjective

Pure

Top 1000 (muito comum) B2 adjective

	Clean	Clear	Neat	Pure
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 /["/kliːn/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/kliːn/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/klɪə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/klɪr/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/niːt/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/niːt/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/pjʊə(r)/","/ˈpjʊərə(r)/","/ˈpjʊərɪst/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/pjʊr/","/ˈpjʊrər/","/ˈpjʊrɪst/"]/
Significado	To make something free from dirt or mess.	Easy to see through or understand.	Clean and organized.	Something that is clean or not mixed with anything else.
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.	Her handwriting is really neat and easy to read.	She prefers to drink pure water without any additives.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)
Nível CEFR	A1	A2	B2	B2
Classe gramatical	adjective	adjective	adjective	adjective
Colocações	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	be, seem, become, extremely, fairly, very, to, clear and concise, be, seem, become, extremely, fairly, very, to, clear and concise, be, extremely, fairly, very, about, on, be, look, become, extremely, fairly, very, loud and clear, be, become, extremely, fairly, very, be, look, seem, completely, fairly, pretty, of	appear, be, look, extremely, fairly, very, neat and tidy	pure water, pure heart, pure substance, pure joy, pure gold
Antônimos	dirty, messy, unclean	cloudy, unclear, muddy	messy, chaotic, disorganized	impure, contaminated, mixed
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.	Confused with 'nate' which is a name., Overused in casual conversations without proper context., Used incorrectly as a verb.	Confused with 'purer' – 'pure' is the base form, not comparative., Used incorrectly in terms of emotions, e.g., saying 'pure love' is often acceptable, but context matters.
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.	Use 'neat' to describe something well-arranged or tidy. It's appropriate in both casual and formal contexts, but in very formal writing, 'tidy' might be preferred.	Used to describe something that is uncontaminated or without addition. In formal contexts, often refers to substances or qualities; in informal contexts, can refer to intentions or feelings.

Perguntas frequentes: Clean vs Clear vs Neat vs Pure

Qual é a diferença entre Clean, Clear, Neat e Pure?

Clean: To make something free from dirt or mess. Clear: Easy to see through or understand. Neat: Clean and organized. Pure: Something that is clean or not mixed with anything else.

Clean, Clear, Neat e Pure estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Clean: A1, Clear: A2, Neat: B2, Pure: B2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Clean, Clear, Neat e Pure?

Clean: adjective, Clear: adjective, Neat: adjective, Pure: adjective.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Clean: I like to keep my room clean so that it feels fresh and organized. Clear: The sky is very clear today, perfect for a picnic. Neat: Her handwriting is really neat and easy to read. Pure: She prefers to drink pure water without any additives.

Posso usar Clean, Clear, Neat e Pure de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Clean, Clear, Neat e Pure 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.