What does CLEAN mean?

Parts of Speech:

clean (verb, adjective, adverb, noun)

Definitions:

• Verb: make (something) free from dirt, marks, or stains, especially by washing, wiping, or brushing.
• Adjective: free from dirt, marks, or stains.
• Adverb: in a way that is morally pure or innocent.
• Noun: a substance used for cleaning, especially in the form of a powder or liquid.

Pronunciations:

• US: /klin/
• UK: /kliːn/

Origin and Usage:

The word "clean" originated from the Old English word "clǣne" meaning "free from dirt, filth, or impurities." It has been used for centuries in various contexts, from cleaning objects to describing moral purity. In modern usage, "clean" is commonly used to describe something that is free from dirt or stains, or to describe a persons moral character or behavior.

Synonyms:

• Verb: wash, scrub, cleanse, purify
• Adjective: spotless, pristine, immaculate, hygienic
• Adverb: purely, innocently, virtuously
• Noun: detergent, soap, solvent, cleanser

Related Words:

• Clear
• Cleanse
• Cleat
• Clefs
• Cleft

Example Sentences:

• Verb: She cleaned the kitchen until it was spotless.
• Adjective: The clean room smelled of lemon and pine.
• Adverb: He always played the game clean and never cheated.
• Noun: She used a cleaning solution to remove the stain from the carpet.