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How to pronounce clean
Say it like this: /kliːn/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does clean mean?
adjFree of dirt, filth, or impurities (extraneous matter); not dirty, filthy, or soiled.
“Are these dishes clean? Your room is finally clean! For a baby, happiness is a full bottle and a clean diaper.”
Of metal, having relatively few impurities.
Not muscular due to steroid use.
“I don't think he's clean, look at those traps.”
nounA removal of dirt.
“This place needs a clean.”
The first part of the event clean and jerk in which the weight is brought from the ground to the shoulders.
Of heavy metal, clear vocals, contrasted with death growls and screams.
verbTo remove dirt from a place or object.
“Can you clean the windows today?”
To tidy up, make a place neat.
“Clean your room right now!”
To make things clean in general.
“She just likes to clean. That’s why I married her.”
advFully and completely.
“You must be clean mad.”
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