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Word3 clean
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic /kliːn/ /kliːn/
Example
  • are your hands clean?
  • she wiped all the surfaces clean.
  • it is your responsibility to keep the room clean and tidy.
  • keep your room neat and clean.
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clean

(adjective)/kliːn/ /kliːn/
  1. not dirty
    • SEE ALSO squeaky clean
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/squeaky-clean
    • Are your hands clean?
    • She wiped all the surfaces clean.
    • It is your responsibility to keep the room clean and tidy.
    • Keep your room neat and clean.
    • I can't find a clean shirt (= one I haven't worn since it was washed).
    • The hotel was spotlessly (= extremely) clean.
    • The council does a good job keeping the streets clean.

    Extra Examples

    • I scrubbed the floor to get it clean.
    • Is your room clean and tidy now?
    • It's almost clean. I just have to wipe the table.
    • Please leave the kitchen clean.
    • The bathroom doesn't stay clean for long.
    • The room smelled clean and fresh.
    • The whole house was spotlessly clean.
    • You're supposed to keep your room clean.
    • He wiped his plate clean with a piece of bread.
  2. having a clean appearance and living in clean conditions
    • Cats are very clean animals.
  3. free from harmful or unpleasant substances
    • clean water/air
    • Thousands were left without food or clean drinking water.
    • clean energy
    • We all want a cleaner environment but who is going to pay for it?
    • cleaner cars (= not producing so many harmful substances)
    • Electric buses are a clean, environmentally friendly way to travel.

    Extra Examples

    • The water was lovely and clean.
    • Fiscal incentives will be introduced to encourage the use of cleaner cars.
  4. with nothing written on it
    • a clean sheet of paper
  5. not offensive or referring to sex; not doing anything that is considered bad or wrong
    • The entertainment was good clean fun for the whole family.
    • Keep the jokes clean please!
    • The sport has a very clean image.
  6. not showing or having any record of doing something that is against the law
    • a clean driving licence/driver’s license
    • a clean police record
  7. not owning or carrying anything illegal such as drugs or weapons
    • The police searched her but she was clean.
  8. not having taken drugs or alcohol
    • He's been clean for three weeks.
  9. played or done in a fair way and within the rules
    • It was a tough but clean game.
  10. having a smooth edge, surface or shape; simple and regular
    • A sharp knife makes a clean cut.
    • a modern design with clean lines and a bright appearance
  11. done with skill and in an accurate way
    • The plane made a clean take-off.
  12. with no changes or mistakes in it
    • I do my utmost to produce clean copy, but occasionally a mistake slips in.
    • It backs up data frequently, keeping a clean copy of your work.
  13. tasting, smelling or looking pleasant and fresh
    • The wine has a clean taste and a lovely golden colour.
  14. very clean
  15. a report that says somebody is healthy or that something is in good condition
    • Doctors gave him a clean bill of health after a series of tests and examinations.
    • The building was given a clean bill of health by the surveyor.
  16. a complete end to any connection with a person, an organization, a way of life, etc.
    • She wanted to make a clean break with the past.
  17. a break in a bone in one place
  18. a record of your work or behaviour that does not show any mistakes or bad things that you have done
    • No government operates with a completely clean sheet.
    • They kept a clean sheet in the match (= no goals were scored against them).
  19. to remove all the people or things from an organization that are thought to be unnecessary or need changing
    • The new manager made a clean sweep of the department.
  20. to win all the prizes or parts of a game or competition; to win an election completely
    • China made a clean sweep of the medals in the gymnastics events.
    • The opinion poll suggests a clean sweep for the Democrats.
  21. to admit and explain something that you have kept as a secret
    • Isn't it time the government came clean about their plans for education?
  22. to avoid doing anything wrong or illegal
    • Since leaving prison, he's managed to keep his nose clean.
  23. to tell the truth about something so that you no longer feel guilty
    • He made a clean breast of everything and admitted taking the money.
  24. to agree to forget about past mistakes or arguments and start again with a relationship
  25. Word Origin

    • Old English clǣne, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch and German klein ‘small’.
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