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clean

 
 
pronunciation:
klin
parts of speech:
adjective, verb
phrases:
clean out, clean up
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part of speech: adjective
inflections: cleaner, cleanest
definition: not dirty.
I took a clean dish from the shelf.
 
antonyms:
dirty, messy, soiled
similar words:
washed
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: cleans, cleaning, cleaned
definition: to remove dirt or stains from; make clean.
Clean your shoes outside.
 
synonyms:
cleanse, wash
antonyms:
soil
similar words:
bathe, mop, scour, scrub, shampoo, wipe
phrase: clean out, clean up
derivation: cleanness (n.)
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