cleans
word · lemma: clean
/ˈkɫinz/
/klˈiːnz/
Definition
He, she, or it removes dirt or makes something clean. It is the third person singular form of 'clean' used in the present tense.
Usage & Nuances
Used for he/she/it subjects in present simple: 'she cleans the room.' Typical collocations: 'cleans up,' 'cleans the house,' 'cleans after.' Don't confuse with 'washes' (for using water). More formal than 'tidy' (arrange).
Spanish: limpiaPortuguese (BR): limpaPortuguese (PT): limpaChinese (Simplified): 清洁 - 打扫Chinese (Traditional): 清潔 - 打掃Hindi: साफ करता हैArabic: ينظفBengali: পরিষ্কার করেRussian: убираетJapanese: 掃除するVietnamese: dọn dẹpKorean: 청소한다Turkish: temizlerUrdu: صاف کرتا ہےIndonesian: membersihkan
Example Sentences
She cleans her room every Saturday.
basic
He cleans the kitchen after dinner.
basic
My mother cleans the windows once a month.
basic
Who usually cleans up after the party at your house?
natural
This machine cleans floors all by itself.
natural
My dog always cleans his paws before coming inside.
natural