clean
gb/klˈin/ us/klˈin/
A1
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
~ 2200
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
adjective
A1
property
1
Free from dirt or marks
Not dirty; without any dust, marks, or other things that should not be there.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[something] is clean
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes confuse 'clean' with 'tidy', but 'tidy' focuses on order, not absence of dirt.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
tidy (Often refers to being orderly rather than just free from dirt)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
dirty (Containing dirt, marks, or unwanted substances)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
spotlessly clean
|keep clean
|perfectly clean
|clean clothes
|clean room
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
daily life
|home
|hygiene
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The kitchen is clean after we washed all the dishes.
- She wore a clean white shirt to the interview.
- I like to keep my car clean inside and out.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- My hands are clean now.
- The floor is clean.
- Your shoes are clean.
ਕਿਰਿਆ
A1
action
2
Remove dirt from something
To remove dirt or marks from something.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
to clean [something]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners sometimes say 'make clean' instead of 'clean'. The verb 'clean' already means to make something clean.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
wash (Usually refers to cleaning with water and often soap)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
dirty (To make something unclean)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
clean the house
|clean the windows
|clean up the mess
|clean the kitchen
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
daily life
|home
|hygiene
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I need to clean the bathroom before our guests arrive.
- She cleaned her glasses with a soft cloth.
- They cleaned the park after the festival.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I clean my room every day.
- Please clean the table.
- He cleans his shoes.
adjective
B1
property
3
Morally good or legal
Not doing anything wrong or against the law.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[someone] has a clean [record/reputation]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may confuse this with 'pure', which can have a more emotional or spiritual meaning.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
honest (Suggests truthfulness and fairness)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
corrupt (Dishonest or morally wrong)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
clean record
|clean reputation
|clean image
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
law
|ethics
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- He has a clean driving record with no accidents.
- The company has a clean reputation in the industry.
- She wants to keep her image clean for her political career.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- He has a clean record.
- My father has a clean name.
- The business is clean.
adjective
A2
property
4
Free from harmful substances
Without dangerous chemicals, drugs, or pollution.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[something] is clean
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
pure (Emphasizes being natural and untainted)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
contaminated (Containing harmful substances)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
clean air
|clean water
|clean energy
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
health
|environment
|science
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- We need access to clean drinking water.
- The city is working to provide clean energy sources.
- Clean air is essential for good health.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I drink clean water.
- The air here is clean.
- We need clean food.
adjective
informal
B1
property
5
Without offensive language/content
Without bad words or rude pictures.
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[something] is clean
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
wholesome (Positive and morally good in a general way)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
explicit (Containing offensive or sexual material)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
clean joke
|clean movie
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
media
|entertainment
|communication
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The comedian told only clean jokes suitable for families.
- They prefer to watch clean movies with their children.
- This song is the clean version without explicit lyrics.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- This is a clean joke.
- The movie is clean.
- I like clean songs.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
clean
IPA
GB/klˈin/
US/klˈin/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
clean (1 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (clean)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Adjective
- Base: clean
- Comparative: cleaner
- Superlative: cleanest
Verb
- Base: clean
- 3rd Person Singular: cleans
- Present Participle: cleaning
- Past: cleaned
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
clean out
1/klˈin ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
Empty and tidy completely
To take everything out of a place so it is empty and tidy.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- I need to clean out the garage this weekend.
- She cleaned out her closet and donated old clothes.
clean slate
1/klˈin slˈeɪt/
idiom
A fresh start without past problems
A new beginning without any past mistakes or problems kept in record.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- After his release from prison, he wanted a clean slate.
- The new manager started with a clean slate.
clean up
1/klˈin ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
Make tidy and free from dirt
To make a place neat and without dirt or mess.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- We need to clean up before the guests arrive.
- She cleaned up her desk after finishing work.
come clean
1/kˈʌm klˈin/
idiom
informal
Admit the truth openly
To tell the truth about something you hid before.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- He finally came clean about where he was last night.
- It's better to come clean than to keep lying.
make a clean break
1/mˈeɪk ə klˈin bɹˈeɪk/
idiom
End completely without contact afterward
To end a relationship or situation completely and not have any more contact with it.
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- After the divorce, she wanted to make a clean break and move to another city.
- He made a clean break from his old business partners.