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clean

 
 
pronunciation:
klin
parts of speech:
adjective, verb
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part of speech: adjective
inflections: cleaner, cleanest
definition 1: When something is clean, it is not dirty. If your clothes are clean, they smell nice, and there is no dirt or food or other things on them.
The kitchen floor was clean before the dog came in with his muddy feet.I always like to sleep in clean pajamas, and it's even nicer when they are warm too.
 
antonyms:
dirty, messy, muddy
similar words:
pure, washed
definition 2: When something is clean, there are no bad things in it.
The air is clean in the mountains, away from the city.If water is not clean, it can make you sick to drink it.
synonyms:
pure
antonyms:
dusty, polluted
similar words:
fresh, sanitary
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: cleans, cleaning, cleaned
definition: When you clean something, you take away the dirt or marks from it.
My mom always cleans the kitchen very well before my grandma comes over.
 
synonyms:
wash
antonyms:
dirty
similar words:
bathe, mop, sanitize, scrub, shampoo, wipe
derivation: cleanness (n.)
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