adjective “clean”
clean, Komp. cleaner, Sup. cleanest
- free from dirt or pollution
Mellen Iech un, fir d'Iwwersetzungen vun den Beispillsätz an d'monolingual Definitioune vun all Wuert ze gesinn.
After washing my hands, they were completely clean.
- (of a sheet of paper) blank
For her drawing, Emily needed a clean sheet of paper.
- free from anything that can offend
He tells jokes that are always clean, so everyone enjoys his comedy.
- (of a game, play etc.) within the rules
Despite the intense rivalry, both teams ensured their plays were clean, avoiding any fouls.
- performed with skill and precision
She delivered a clean hit during the tennis match, winning the point.
- free from drugs or alcohol
After years of struggle, he proudly announced he was clean for over a year.
- having no record of violations or penalties
After the background check, they were pleased to find that her criminal record was clean.
- not carrying weapons or illegal items
After the thorough search, the guard confirmed that the visitor was clean and allowed him entry into the prison.
- (of a cut) smooth
Her dance moves were so clean, every step looked effortless.
- free from sexually transmitted infections
Before becoming intimate, they both agreed to get tested to ensure they were clean.
- not harmful to the environment
The company is investing in clean technology to reduce its carbon footprint.
verb “clean”
Infinitiv clean; hien cleans; Verg. cleaned; Part. Verg. cleaned; Ger. cleaning
- make something free of dirt
She cleaned her glasses with a soft cloth.
- make a space orderly and tidy
She cleaned the kitchen after dinner.
- remove unneeded files from a computer system
Before installing the new software, I cleaned out the old files from the download folder.
- prepare an animal for cooking by removing its internal parts
Before cooking the fish, he cleaned it thoroughly, removing all the scales and guts.
noun “clean”
Singular clean, Plural cleans oder onzieleg
- the act of making something clean
After the party, the kitchen required a thorough clean.
adverb “clean”
- completely or entirely
The arrow flew and hit the target clean in the center.