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clean

/kleːn/
Meanings
  • adjective

    Free from adulteration, impurities, or defects; pure.

    - "The water from this spring is clean and safe to drink."
    - "The cleanliness of the kitchen is important for food preparation."
    - "The results of the test were clean, indicating no errors."
  • verb

    Make or become free from dirt, dust, or other impurities.

    - "Please clean the windows before the guests arrive."
    - "After the storm, the streets were clean."
    - "Can you clean the dishes before dinner?"
Pronunciation
  1. /kliːn/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9014334"
  2. /klin/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=840622"
Antonyms

dirty , unclean
Synonyms

clean
Rhymes
Words rhyming with clean
plane , maine , rain , vain , chaine , dain
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Clean (en) : A surname

  2. Clean (en) : A term for a type of coal

Variants
List of all variants of clean that leads to same result
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Forms
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cleaner, cleanest, cleaning, cleans

Etymology
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Old English clēanan; related to clēan 'bright, clear', from Proto-Germanic klainanan 'to shine'.

Trivia
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  1. Clean is the longest English word without the letter 'e'.

  2. The term 'clean' comes from the Old English word 'clēanan', which means 'to shine'.

  3. Cleanliness is considered a universal value across cultures and religions.

Related Concepts
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  1. Hygiene: The practice of maintaining cleanliness and health.

  2. Sanitation: The provision of facilities and services for maintaining public health and preventing the spread of disease.

Culture
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Cleanliness has been a significant cultural concept throughout history, with various beliefs and practices surrounding it. For instance, in ancient civilizations, cleanliness was believed to be essential for health and spiritual purity. In modern times, cleanliness has become a social norm, with various customs and rituals surrounding it.

How to Memorize "clean"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a sparkling clean pool.
    - Visualize a clean kitchen counter with no dishes.
    - Imagine a clean white shirt freshly laundered.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word clean with the feeling of freshness.
    - Think of clean as the opposite of dirty or messy.
    - Associate clean with health and wellness.

  3. mnemonics

    - C - Can't See, Can't Eat: Cleanliness is important for both sight and food.
    - L - Look, Learn: Learn to recognize the word clean.
    - E - Essential, Everywhere: Cleanliness is essential in many aspects of life.

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