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clean
1 not dirtyGo and put on a clean shirt. clean and tidy: I like to keep the place clean and tidy. spotlessly clean: Everything in the house was spotlessly clean (=extremely clean). brush/scrub/sweep/wash/wipe etc something clean: Tom had scrubbed the floor clean. Synonyms and related words 1a clean people and animals keep themselves and the places where they live cleanPigs are actually very clean animals. Synonyms and related words
Clean and tidy in appearance 1b clean air or water has no dirty or dangerous substances in itMany refugees are living in appalling conditions, without clean water and proper sanitation. Synonyms and related words 1c clean machines and processes do not create a lot of pollutionWe already have the cleanest diesel fuel in the world. Synonyms and related words
Environmental issues anthropogenic biodegradable biohazard Synonyms and related words
Describing machines and pieces of equipment all-singing, all-dancing analog analogue
2 not guilty of anything illegal or wrongan attempt by the government to project a clean image Why couldn’t the president send somebody with a totally clean record? I’ve got a clean driving licence (=I have not committed any driving offences). Synonyms and related words 2a clean language or humour does not offend people, especially because it does not involve sexIt was all good clean fun. keep it clean (=not say anything offensive): Keep it clean – there are children listening. Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe writing or speech style articulate be couched in something chatty 2b fair and done according to the rulesIt was a good clean fight. Synonyms and related words 2c informalnot carrying anything illegalThe police stopped him, but he was clean. Synonyms and related words 2d informalno longer using illegal drugsCarter’s been clean for six months. Synonyms and related words
Relating to using illegal drugs
3 clean shapes, lines, or movements are smooth, regular, or tidythe clean lines of a good design Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe the shape of objects aerodynamic angular as flat as a pancake 4 clean smells, tastes, and colours are light and freshThe wine is clean and fresh, though with a robust flavour. Synonyms and related words
General words used to describe colours ablaze a riot of something bleached 5 a clean piece of paper does not have anything written on it Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe paper and pieces of paper 5a a clean copy of a document has had all the mistakes in it corrected Synonyms and related words
6 clean food or clean eating involves eating only foods that are believed to be good for you, especially raw foods and wholefoodsFeed yourself good clean food, not too much, and be active every single day. For clean eating it’s best to use oils from nuts and plants. Synonyms and related words
Good for you or for your health healthy wholesome well-balanced Synonyms and related words
Types of food or drink all-dressed aphrodisiac baby food 7 (as) clean as a (new) pin/as a hound’s toothspotlessly clean... the galley, which he kept as clean as a new pin... Submitted by:
Samuel Chung from Mexico on 22/08/2018
a clean bill of health a clean break a clean sheet a clean slate/sheet a clean sweep come clean make a clean breast of something
clean
1 not dirtyGo and put on a clean shirt. spotlessly clean: Everything in the house was spotlessly clean (=extremely clean). neat and clean: I like to keep the place neat and clean. brush/scrub/sweep/wash/wipe etc. something clean: Tom had scrubbed the floor clean. Synonyms and related words 1a clean people and animals keep themselves and the places where they live cleanPigs are actually very clean animals. Synonyms and related words
Clean and tidy in appearance 1b clean air or water has no dirty or dangerous substances in itMany refugees are living in appalling conditions, without clean water and proper sanitation. Synonyms and related words 1c clean machines and processes do not create much pollutionWe already have the cleanest diesel fuel in the world. Synonyms and related words
Environmental issues anthropogenic biodegradable biohazard Synonyms and related words
Describing machines and pieces of equipment analog at the touch of a button automatic
2 not guilty of anything illegal or wrongan attempt by the government to project a clean image Why couldn’t the president send somebody with a totally clean record? Synonyms and related words 2a clean language or humor does not offend people, especially because it does not involve sexIt was all good clean fun. keep it clean (=not say anything offensive): Keep it clean – there are children listening. Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe writing or speech style articulate be couched in something chatty 2b fair and done according to the rulesIt was a good clean fight. Synonyms and related words 2c informalnot carrying anything illegalThe police stopped him, but he was clean. Synonyms and related words 2d informalno longer using illegal drugsCarter’s been clean for six months. Synonyms and related words
Relating to using illegal drugs abuse addiction a monkey on your back
3 clean shapes, lines, or movements are smooth, regular, or neatthe clean lines of a good design Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe the shape of objects aerodynamic angular as flat as a pancake 4 clean smells, tastes, and colors are light and freshThe wine is clean and fresh, though with a robust flavor. Synonyms and related words
General words used to describe colors ablaze a riot of something bleached 5 a clean piece of paper does not have anything written on it Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe paper and pieces of paper 5a a clean copy of a document has had all the mistakes in it corrected Synonyms and related words
6 clean food or clean eating involves eating only foods that are believed to be good for you, especially raw foods and wholefoodsFeed yourself good clean food, not too much, and be active every single day. For clean eating it’s best to use oils from nuts and plants. Synonyms and related words
Good for you or for your health healthy wholesome well-balanced Synonyms and related words
Types of food or drink all-dressed aphrodisiac baby food 7 (as) clean as a (new) pin/as a hound’s toothspotlessly clean... the galley, which he kept as clean as a new pin... Submitted by:
Samuel Chung from Mexico on 22/08/2018
a clean bill of health a clean break a clean slate a clean sweep come clean make a clean breast of something
clean1 informalused for emphasizing that something happens completelyclean forgot: I was so worried about you, I clean forgot to feel sorry for myself. clean through/off/out etc: The bullet passed clean through his chest. The blast blew the windows clean out of the building. Synonyms and related words
Ways of emphasizing completeness or extremeness 2 eating only foods that are believed to be good for you, especially raw foods and wholefoodsTo lower the body fat percentage you have to eat clean. Synonyms and related words
Good for you or for your health healthy wholesome well-balanced
cleanadverbinformal US /klin/ 1 used for emphasizing that something happens completelyclean through/off/out etc.: The bullet passed clean through his chest. The blast blew the windows clean out of the building. clean forgot: I was so worried about you, I clean forgot to feel sorry for myself. Synonyms and related words
Ways of emphasizing completeness or extremeness 2 eating only foods that are believed to be good for you, especially raw foods and wholefoodsTo lower the body fat percentage you have to eat clean. Synonyms and related words
Good for you or for your health healthy wholesome well-balanced
cleannoun singular British UK /kliːn/ 1 an occasion when you clean somethinggive something a (good) clean: Hilary decided to give the cottage a good clean. Synonyms and related words
An instance or an action of cleaning or tidying
cleannoun singular British US /klin/ 1 an occasion when you clean somethinggive something a (good) clean: Hilary decided to give the cottage a good clean. Synonyms and related words
An instance or an action of cleaning or tidying
clean
1 transitive to remove the dirt from somethingPaul is cleaning his car. Do you want the windows cleaned? You should clean your teeth twice a day. clean something off something: I cleaned the mud off my boots. Synonyms and related words
To make things cleaner or tidier 2 intransitive/transitive to remove the dirt and dust in a house or other buildingWe’ve cleaned the house from top to bottom. I spent the morning cleaning. Synonyms and related words
To make things cleaner or tidier 2a intransitive/transitive to clean houses or buildings as a jobHis mother supported the family by cleaning offices. clean for: The woman who cleans for me has got flu. Synonyms and related words
3 transitive to remove the inside parts of an animal, bird, or fish before cooking it Synonyms and related words
Prepare food for cooking or eating
clean down clean out clean up clean up after
clean
1 transitive to remove the dirt from somethingPaul is cleaning his car. Do you want the windows cleaned? clean something off something: I cleaned the mud off my shoes. Synonyms and related words
To make things cleaner or tidier 2 intransitive/transitive to remove the dirt and dust in a house or other buildingWe’ve cleaned the house from top to bottom. I spent the morning cleaning. Synonyms and related words
To make things cleaner or tidier 2a intransitive/transitive to clean houses or buildings as a jobHis mother supported the family by cleaning offices. clean for: The woman who cleans for me has the flu. Synonyms and related words
To do housework clean char keep house (for someone)
3 transitive to remove the inside parts of an animal, bird, or fish before cooking it Synonyms and related words
Prepare food for cooking or eating
clean someone’s clock clean your plate
clean down clean out clean up clean up after
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