clean
word
/ˈkɫin/
kleen
/klˈiːn/
kleen
Definition
To remove dirt or make something free from dust, marks, or stains. Also used as an adjective to describe something without dirt or unwanted substances.
Usage & Nuances
Can be a verb (to clean) or adjective (clean hands). Common collocations: 'clean up', 'clean the house', 'clean water'. As a verb, it takes a direct object. As an adjective, can mean 'pure' or 'morally good' in certain contexts (e.g., 'a clean record').
Spanish: limpiar - limpio/aPortuguese (BR): limpar - limpo/aPortuguese (PT): limpar - limpo/aChinese (Simplified): 清洁 - 打扫Chinese (Traditional): 清潔 - 打掃Hindi: साफ़ करना - साफ़Arabic: ينظف - نظيفBengali: পরিষ্কার - ঝকঝকেRussian: чистый - убиратьJapanese: きれい（な） - 掃除するVietnamese: sạch - dọn dẹpKorean: 깨끗한 - 청소하다Turkish: temiz - temizlemekUrdu: صاف - صاف کرناIndonesian: bersih - membersihkan
Example Sentences
His reputation is clean; he's never broken the law.
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Please clean your room before dinner.
basic
The kitchen is clean now.
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Wash your hands and make sure they are clean.
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I'll clean up after the party, don't worry.
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We need clean water to drink while hiking.
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