Clean vs Clear vs Pure vs Tidy

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

Pure

Top 1000 (muito comum) B2 adjective

Tidy

Top 2000 (comum) A2 adjective

	Clean	Clear	Pure	Tidy
Pronúncia	🇬🇧 /["/kliːn/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/kliːn/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/klɪə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/klɪr/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/pjʊə(r)/","/ˈpjʊərə(r)/","/ˈpjʊərɪst/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/pjʊr/","/ˈpjʊrər/","/ˈpjʊrɪst/"]/	🇬🇧 /["/ˈtaɪdi/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/ˈtaɪdi/"]/
Significado	To make something free from dirt or mess.	Easy to see through or understand.	Something that is clean or not mixed with anything else.	to make something clean and organized
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.	She prefers to drink pure water without any additives.	She keeps her room very tidy and organized.
Registro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro	Neutro
Quão comum	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 1000 (muito comum)	Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFR	A1	A2	B2	A2
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	pure water, pure heart, pure substance, pure joy, pure gold	be, look, seem, extremely, fairly, very, clean and tidy, neat and tidy, be, look, seem, extremely, fairly, very, clean and tidy, neat and tidy
Antônimos	dirty, messy, unclean	cloudy, unclear, muddy	impure, contaminated, mixed	messy, untidy, chaotic
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 '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.	Using 'tidy' without an object, as in 'I need to tidy.' It should be 'I need to tidy up the room.', Confusing 'tidy' with 'tidy up'; these phrases can have slightly different connotations., Incorrectly using 'tidy' as a noun; it’s primarily an adjective or verb.
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.	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.	Commonly used in everyday conversation. It's appropriate for both casual and formal contexts when discussing cleanliness or organization. Avoid using it in highly professional or technical situations where more specific terms may be preferred.

Perguntas frequentes: Clean vs Clear vs Pure vs Tidy

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

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

Qual é mais avançada: Clean, Clear, Pure e Tidy?

Pure é o nível mais alto, em B2, na escala CEFR.

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

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

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

Clean: adjective, Clear: adjective, Pure: adjective, Tidy: 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. Pure: She prefers to drink pure water without any additives. Tidy: She keeps her room very tidy and organized.

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

Nem sempre. Clean, Clear, Pure e Tidy 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.