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CLEAN

(adj., noun, adverb, adj.sat, verb)
There are 31 meanings of the word Clean.

Definitions

How to pronounce clean:

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Clean - as an adjective

Free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

Example: "Children with clean shining faces"

Ritually clean or pure

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)

Not spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination

Example: "A clean fuel"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)

(of behavior or especially language) free from objectionable elements; fit for all observers

Example: "Good clean fun"

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Clean - as a noun

A weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then jerked overhead

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Clean - as an adverb

Completely; used as intensifiers

Example: "Clean forgot the appointment"

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In conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating

Example: "They played fairly"

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Clean - as an adjective satellite

Free of restrictions or qualifications

Example: "A clean bill of health"

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(of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims

Example: "Efforts to obtain a clean bass in orchestral recordings"

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Free from impurities

Example: "Clean water"

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(of a record) having no marks of discredit or offense

Example: "A clean voting record"

Free from sepsis or infection

Example: "A clean (or uninfected) wound"

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Morally pure

Example: "Led a clean life"

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(of a manuscript) having few alterations or corrections

Example: "Fair copy"

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(of a surface) not written or printed on

Example: "Blank pages"

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Exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play

Example: "A clean fight"

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Without difficulties or problems

Example: "A clean test flight"

Thorough and without qualification

Example: "A clean getaway"

Not carrying concealed weapons

Free from clumsiness; precisely or deftly executed

Example: "He landed a clean left on his opponent's cheek"

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Free of drugs

Example: "After a long dependency on heroin she has been clean for 4 years"

Clean - as a verb

Remove unwanted substances from, such as feathers or pits

Example: "Clean the turkey"

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Clean and tidy up the house

Example: "She housecleans every week"

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Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing

Example: "Clean up before you see your grandparents"

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Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be cleanable

Example: "This stove cleans easily"

Deprive wholly of money in a gambling game, robbery, etc.

Example: "The other players cleaned him completely"

Remove all contents or possession from, or empty completely

Example: "The boys cleaned the sandwich platters"

Remove while making clean

Example: "Clean the spots off the rug"

Remove unwanted substances from

Synonyms (Exact Relations)

Remove shells or husks from

Example: "Clean grain before milling it"

Example Sentences

"I just got a clean bill of health from the doctor."
"The kitchen is sparkling clean after I scrubbed it."
"She has a clean driving record with no accidents."
"The hotel room was clean and tidy."
"Please put on some clean clothes for the party."
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Word Game Points

Is CLEAN a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, clean is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CLEAN has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is CLEAN a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, clean is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CLEAN has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is CLEAN a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, clean is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CLEAN has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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