clean

[US]/kliːn/
[UK]/klin/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. neat and tidy
vt. to make something neat and tidy
vi. to tidy up
adv. thoroughly
n. cleaning

Phrases & Collocations

clean up

clean water

clean energy

clean air

keep it clean

come clean

clean room

clean out

clean the room

keep oneself clean

clean sheet

clean surface

dry clean

clean on board

clean sweep

clean bill

clean break

clean slate

clean off

clean gas

Example Sentences

This is a clean cut.

a clean fighter; a clean competition.

clean a room; clean a suit.

it was a good clean fight.

a clean fracture of the leg.

a clinically clean kitchen.

a ship with clean lines

Scale and clean the fish.

Real-world Examples

And always keep your workstation clean and tidy.

Source: Apple latest news

Water's clean, as you can see, the staff is clean.

Source: CNN 10 Student English of the Month

He keeps his room clean and tidy.

Source: Jiangsu Yilin Edition Oxford Primary English (Level 3) Grade 6 Lower Volume

Furthermore, our rabbits are regularly cleaned and have all received the required shots.

Source: New question types for the CET-6 (College English Test Band 6).

Keeping clean is a safeguard against disease.

Source: Liu Yi's breakthrough of 5000 English vocabulary words.

Yeah? You finally decided to wipe the slate clean?

Source: EnglishPod 181-270

How aften do you clean your house?

Source: New Concept English: Vocabulary On-the-Go, Book One.

For helping me clean up my mess.

Source: Listen to a little bit of fresh news every day.

Just got time to get cleaned up.

Source: Classic movies

They could have been cleaned by wind.

Source: The Martian Original Soundtrack

Popular Words

Explore frequently searched vocabulary

Download App to Unlock Full Content

Want to learn vocabulary more efficiently? Download the DictoGo app and enjoy more vocabulary memorization and review features!

Download DictoGo Now