clean
/kliːn/
noun
- An act of cleaning something.
- After the party, the house required a thorough clean.
- She gave the windows a quick clean with a spray.
- The kitchen needs a good clean.
adjective
- Not dirty; free from dirt, marks, or stains.
- She put on a clean shirt before going to school.
- The kitchen counter was clean after she wiped it down.
- Make sure your hands are clean before eating.
- Morally pure; not involving anything illegal, dishonest, or offensive.
- The comedian kept his jokes clean for the family audience.
- They ran a clean campaign without attacking their opponent.
- He has a clean record with no arrests.
- Having no marks, errors, or corrections; neat and simple.
- The car has a clean, modern design.
- The designer prefers a clean look with lots of white space.
- She handed in a clean copy of her essay.
- Not containing any forbidden substances, such as drugs or steroids.
- The athlete tested clean after the competition.
- The doctor said the patient is clean and healthy.
- He has been clean for two years since quitting drugs.
verb
- To remove dirt, marks, or unwanted substances from something.
- I need to clean the kitchen before the guests arrive.
- The janitor cleans the school every night.
- She cleaned her glasses with a soft cloth.
- To make a place or thing tidy and organized.
- The children were told to clean their rooms.
- He cleaned his desk before starting the new project.
- We spent Saturday cleaning the garage.
Synonyms
adverb
- Completely; used to emphasize that an action is done fully or thoroughly.
- He got clean away before anyone could catch him.
- The arrow flew clean through the target.
- The ball hit the post and bounced clean out of play.