clean
gb/klˈin/ us/klˈin/
A1
Англійська
~ 2200
Значення
0 значень
adjective
A1
property
1
Free from dirt or marks
Not dirty; without any dust, marks, or other things that should not be there.
Модель уживання:
[something] is clean
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'clean' with 'tidy', but 'tidy' focuses on order, not absence of dirt.
Синоніми
tidy (Often refers to being orderly rather than just free from dirt)
Антоніми
dirty (Containing dirt, marks, or unwanted substances)
Словосполучення
spotlessly clean
|keep clean
|perfectly clean
|clean clothes
|clean room
Теми
daily life
|home
|hygiene
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- My hands are clean now.
- The floor is clean.
- Your shoes are clean.
Дієслово
A1
action
2
Remove dirt from something
To remove dirt or marks from something.
Модель уживання:
to clean [something]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes say 'make clean' instead of 'clean'. The verb 'clean' already means to make something clean.
Синоніми
wash (Usually refers to cleaning with water and often soap)
Антоніми
dirty (To make something unclean)
Словосполучення
clean the house
|clean the windows
|clean up the mess
|clean the kitchen
Теми
daily life
|home
|hygiene
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Модель уживання:
[someone] has a clean [record/reputation]
Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse this with 'pure', which can have a more emotional or spiritual meaning.
Синоніми
honest (Suggests truthfulness and fairness)
Антоніми
corrupt (Dishonest or morally wrong)
Словосполучення
clean record
|clean reputation
|clean image
Теми
law
|ethics
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Модель уживання:
[something] is clean
Синоніми
pure (Emphasizes being natural and untainted)
Антоніми
contaminated (Containing harmful substances)
Словосполучення
clean air
|clean water
|clean energy
Теми
health
|environment
|science
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- We need access to clean drinking water.
- The city is working to provide clean energy sources.
- Clean air is essential for good health.
Навчальні приклади
- 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.
Модель уживання:
[something] is clean
Синоніми
wholesome (Positive and morally good in a general way)
Антоніми
explicit (Containing offensive or sexual material)
Словосполучення
clean joke
|clean movie
Теми
media
|entertainment
|communication
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Приклади
- 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.
Навчальні приклади
- This is a clean joke.
- The movie is clean.
- I like clean songs.
Граматика
Словникова форма
clean
IPA
GB/klˈin/
US/klˈin/
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clean (1 склад)
Stress on 1st syllable (clean)
Форми слова
Adjective
- Base: clean
- Comparative: cleaner
- Superlative: cleanest
Verb
- Base: clean
- 3rd Person Singular: cleans
- Present Participle: cleaning
- Past: cleaned
Споріднені слова
Вирази
clean out
1/klˈin ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
Empty and tidy completely
To take everything out of a place so it is empty and tidy.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.
Приклади
- 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.