Clean

/kleːn/

The meaning and definition of Clean, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

adjective
  1. Smooth, exact, and performed well
    “I’ll need a sharper knife to make clean cuts.  a clean leap over a fence”
  2. (health) Being free of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
    “I want to make sure my fiancé is clean before we are married.”
verb
  1. To remove dirt from a place or object.
    “Can you clean the windows today?”
  2. To tidy up, make a place neat.
    “Clean your room right now!”
Synonyms clean
Antonyms dirty unclean

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