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A substance or apparatus that cleanses
“Debris from under fingernails should be removed with a nail cleaner under running water.”
A person or team employed to clean or perform domestic duties
“He opens the door to be greeted by a cleaner holding out a freshly laundered towel.”
One who, or that which, refines
Someone who looks after the maintenance and cleaning of a building
Responsible professional overseeing household operations and managing cleaning duties
A substance that lessens concentration or strength
Comparative for free from dirt, marks, or stains
“He stood back for a moment to admire his clean car once he had finished washing it.”
Comparative for hygienic or sanitary
“Make sure your hands are clean before you handle the food.”
Comparative for free from pollutants or impurities
“Every weekend, he would hike up the mountain where he could enjoy nature's clean air.”
Comparative for in an empty or unmarked condition
“Let's get a clean sheet of paper so we can start writing out our shopping list.”
Comparative for having good morals
“Never feel that your past should keep you from the enduringly clean life you want and deserve.”
Comparative for free from guilt
“Steven is hoping to prove that he is clean with his lawyer Kathleen's help.”
Comparative for performed according to the rules
“True to the formalities of leadership races, the candidates would state that they just wanted a clean fight.”
(of a person) Comparative for free from the consumption of drugs or alcohol
“They made Amanda go to rehab, and now she is clean.”
(of an action) Comparative for performed well and with precision
“With one clean swoop of my sword, I slashed the stone column in two.”
Comparative for well-defined and pleasing in shape or form
“The structure's design exudes a breath of minimalism, using clean lines and elegant forms.”
Comparative for plain or simple in shape, form or design
“This template comes with a basic and clean design, making it most suitable for creative projects.”
Comparative for that does not damage the environment
“We must encourage the continued development of clean energy for the benefit of future generations.”
Comparative for complete and thorough
“The party made a clean sweep of every seat on the council.”
(somewhat uncommon) Comparative for to an absolute degree
“The last five years spent with you has been nothing but clean bliss.”
Comparative for empty, or lacking in contents
“Finish every last crumb. I want to see a clean dinner plate.”
(of sound or color) Comparative for free from anything that dulls or dims
“He had a clean guitar tone that accentuated his soulful vibrato.”
Comparative for being clear enough to read
“Jim's handwriting was clean and easy to read.”
Comparative for according to the rules
“If you want to take her on, then you should know that she fights clean, and you should probably do the same.”
Comparative for used to emphasize the absoluteness of a given action or attribute
“I am clean determined to accomplish my goals.”
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