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cleaning

/ˈkliːnɪŋ/

Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of making something clean by removing dirt, impurities, or other unwanted substances.

  • Noun

    The process of maintaining cleanliness, especially in a particular place or thing.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with cleaning
drying , lying , trying , spying , denying
Variants
List of all variants of cleaning that leads to same result
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Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

cleaned, cleaning, cleans, cleaner, cleanest


Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old English clēanan, related to clēan 'clean'.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that cleaning your house can actually improve your mental health?

  2. Cleaning is an ancient practice that dates back to the Egyptians, who used sand to clean their homes.


Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to
  1. Hygiene: Cleaning is an essential aspect of personal hygiene and public health.

  2. Sanitation: Cleaning is an integral part of sanitation, which helps prevent the spread of diseases.


Culture
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Cleaning has been an essential part of human civilization since ancient times. It is a daily activity that not only keeps our surroundings clean but also plays a crucial role in maintaining good health. Cleaning is a recurring theme in literature and art, with numerous works exploring the significance of cleanliness and order.

How to Memorize "cleaning"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine yourself scrubbing a dirty surface with a brush and soap. Visualize the dirt coming off, leaving the surface clean and shiny.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'cleaning' with the feeling of a fresh, clean environment.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Cleaning Causes A Fresh Environment' to remember the meaning of the word.


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