What is another word for clean?

Pronunciation: [klˈiːn] (IPA)

The word "clean" has many synonyms, each conveying a slightly different meaning. Some of the most common synonyms include "tidy," "neat," "spotless," "pure," "pristine," "impeccable," "unsoiled," "fresh," "sanitary," "sterile," and "hygienic." "Tidy" suggests a sense of order and organization, while "neat" implies that something is well-groomed or carefully arranged. "Spotless" and "pure" both connote a lack of dirt or impurities. Meanwhile, "pristine" indicates that something is completely untouched or unspoiled. "Impeccable" suggests that something is faultless or flawless, while "unsoiled" conveys the absence of any dirt or staining.

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What are the hypernyms for Clean?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

What are the meronyms for Clean?

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What are the opposite words for clean?

Clean is an adjective that describes something free from dirt, pollution, or any type of impurity. Its antonyms are words that describe the opposite of clean. One such antonym is 'dirty,' which means something covered in dirt, grime, or dust. Another antonym is 'filthy,' which describes something extremely dirty and unpleasant. 'Unclean' is a synonym of dirty and it means not clean, impure or contaminated. 'Contaminated,' itself an antonym of clean, means something that has been exposed to infectious agents, harmful chemicals or pollutants. 'Foul' is yet another antonym, describing something unpleasant or disgusting, and 'grimy' denotes something covered in dirt and blackened grime. Lastly, 'messy' means disordered, cluttered, or untidy.

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Usage examples for Clean

Say, old man, I'm clean gone myself.
"The Mermaid of Druid Lake and Other Stories"
Charles Weathers Bump
If I will not serve for making clean the house, why am I?
"The Eye of Dread"
Payne Erskine
He did not add, "and to love and be loved"; but the words were bitter in his thoughts as he watched the young couple go along the clean beach.
"The Locusts' Years"
Mary Helen Fee

Famous quotes with Clean

  • We can continue to try and clean up the gutters all over the world and spend all of our resources looking at just the dirty spots and trying to make them clean. Or we can lift our eyes up and look into the skies and move forward in an evolutionary way.
    Buzz Aldrin
  • I would rather clean than beg.
    Ayaan Hirsi Ali
  • It's very clean. With tape, you get noise.
    Herb Alpert
  • If I don't think about anything, and start with a clean slate, in terms of what I have to do, a lot of different ideas come up, and I can think about things more openly.
    Namie Amuro
  • Bitterness is like cancer. It eats upon the host. But anger is like fire. It burns it all clean.
    Maya Angelou

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