clean

Definition

  • v. make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
  • v. remove unwanted substances from, such as feathers or pits
  • v. be cleanable
  • v. deprive wholly of money in a gambling game, robbery, etc.

Word forms

Present participle
cleaning
Past participle
cleaned
Past tense
cleaned
Third person singular
cleans
Comparative
cleaner
Superlative
cleanest

Example sentences

  1. a.

    Her room is always clean and organized.

  2. adv.

    He finished the project clean and on time.

  3. vt.

    I need to clean the kitchen before our guests arrive.

  4. vi.

    The park was cleaned after the festival.

  5. n.

    I do a thorough clean of the house every Saturday.