- adjectiveclean (adjective) · cleaner (comparative adjective) · cleanest (superlative adjective)
- free from dirt, marks, or stains:"the room was spotlessly clean" · "keep the wound clean"
- having been washed since last worn or used:"a clean blouse"
- (of paper) not yet marked by writing or drawing:"he copied the directions onto a clean sheet of paper"
- (of a person) attentive to personal hygiene:"by nature he was clean and neat"
- free from pollutants or unpleasant substances:"we will create a cleaner, safer environment"
- (of a fuel, source of energy, or form of technology) producing relatively few or no net emissions of greenhouse gases:"significant policy measures to boost clean energy were lacking" · "the global push for clean power sources" · "clean and renewable energy resources"
- relating to a diet consisting primarily of unprocessed and unrefined food:"you have to eat clean foods to change your physique"
- free from or producing relatively little radioactive contamination.
- (of timber) free from knots:"the forester and the sawyer reject timber that is not straight and clean"
- morally uncontaminated; pure; innocent:"clean living"
- not sexually offensive or obscene:"it's all good clean fun" · "even when clean, his verses are very funny"
- showing or having no record of offenses or crimes:"a clean driving license is essential for the job"
- played or done according to the rules:"it was a good clean fight"
- informalnot possessing or containing anything illegal, especially drugs or stolen goods:"I searched him and his luggage, and he was clean"
- informal(of a person) not taking or having taken drugs or alcohol.
- free from ceremonial defilement, according to Mosaic Law and similar religious codes.
- free from irregularities; having a smooth edge or surface:"a clean fracture of the leg"
- having a simple, well-defined, and pleasing shape:"the clean lines and pared-down planes of modernism"
- (of an action) smoothly and skillfully done:"I still hadn't made a clean takeoff"
- (of a taste, sound, or smell) giving a clear and distinctive impression to the senses; sharp and fresh:"clean, fresh, natural flavors"
adverbclean (adverb)- so as to be free from dirt, marks, or unwanted matter:"the room had been washed clean"
- in a way that involves the consumption of unprocessed, unrefined, and nutrient-rich food:"plain oatmeal is a staple for anyone who's eating clean"
- informalused to emphasize the completeness of a reported action, condition, or experience:"he was knocked clean off his feet" · "I clean forgot her birthday"
verbclean (verb) · cleans (third person present) · cleaned (past tense) · cleaned (past participle) · cleaning (present participle)- make (something or someone) free of dirt, marks, or mess, especially by washing, wiping, or brushing:"clean your teeth properly after meals" · "chair covers should be easy to clean"
- remove the innards of (fish or poultry) prior to cooking:"there are a variety of ways to cook the herring, but it must first be gutted and cleaned"
OriginOld English clǣne, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German klein ‘small’.Similar and Opposite Wordsadverb- used to emphasize the completeness of a reported action, condition, or experience:
verb- make (something or someone) free of dirt, marks, or mess, especially by washing, wiping, or brushing:
- remove the innards of (fish or poultry) prior to cooking:
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- Free from dirt or pollutionClean is an adjective that means free from dirt or pollution123. It implies a condition of hygiene, orderliness, and neatness3. Clean can also be used as a verb to describe the action of removing dirt or impurities from something or someone4. For example, to clean windows, a kitchen, or one's hands.Learn more:✕This summary was generated using AI based on multiple online sources. To view the original source information, use the "Learn more" links.adjective ˈklēn Synonyms of clean 1 a : free from dirt or pollutionwww.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cleanclean adjective (NOT DIRTY) Add to word list A1 free from any dirty marks, pollution, bacteria, etc.: a clean white shirt clean air / water Make sure your hands are clean before you have your dinner. Hospitals need to be kept spotlessly (= extremely) clean.dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/cleanClean typically refers to something that is free from dirt, stains, impurities, or any form of contamination. It suggests a state of hygiene, orderliness, and neatness.www.definitions.net/definition/cleanClean, cleanse refer to removing dirt or impurities. To clean is the general word with no implication of method or means: to clean windows, a kitchen, streets.www.dictionary.com/browse/clean
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