انگریزی

cleanly

gb/klˈinli/ us/klˈinli/
B1 انگریزی
معانی
0 معانی
adverb B1 property
1

without dirt or mess

in a way that is clean

استعمال کا انداز: [do something] cleanly
عام غلطی:
Learners may use the adjective clean instead of the adverb: say “work cleanly,” not “work clean.”
ہم معنی الفاظ
clean (More general; often used as an adjective rather than an adverb.) | hygienically (Emphasizes health and cleanliness standards.)
متضاد الفاظ
dirty (Not clean; with dirt or stains.) | messily (Emphasizes creating or having a mess.)
لفظی تراکیب
wash cleanly |wipe cleanly |cleanly washed |cleanly rinsed |cleanly scrubbed |eat cleanly |cleanly dressed |cleanly kept |cleanly maintained |cleanly finished
موضوعات
daily_life |home |hygiene
مثالیں
  • She washed her hands cleanly before cooking.
  • The kitchen was kept cleanly, with counters wiped after every meal.
  • He ate cleanly, without spilling sauce on his shirt.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • Please wash the cups cleanly.
  • She keeps her room cleanly.
adverb B2 property
2

neatly and tidily

in a neat and tidy way

استعمال کا انداز: [something] is arranged cleanly
عام غلطی:
Cleanly can mean “neatly,” not only “without dirt,” especially with design or layout.
ہم معنی الفاظ
neatly (Most direct synonym for tidy arrangement.) | tidily (Emphasizes order and lack of clutter.)
متضاد الفاظ
messily (In a disorganized, untidy way.) | sloppily (Suggests careless untidiness.)
لفظی تراکیب
cleanly arranged |cleanly organized |cleanly laid out |cleanly presented |cleanly written |cleanly designed |cleanly styled |cleanly lined |cleanly separated sections |cleanly formatted
موضوعات
daily_life |appearance
مثالیں
  • The cables were routed cleanly behind the desk.
  • She presented her notes cleanly, with clear headings and spacing.
  • The apartment was decorated cleanly, with very little clutter.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • He wrote his name cleanly on the form.
adverb B2 property
3

smoothly and precisely

smoothly and accurately

استعمال کا انداز: [do something] cleanly
عام غلطی:
Often used about actions (cutting, striking, catching), not only about cleanliness.
ہم معنی الفاظ
smoothly (Emphasizes lack of roughness or interruption.) | precisely (Emphasizes accuracy and exactness.)
متضاد الفاظ
clumsily (Without control or accuracy.) | roughly (With unevenness or tearing.)
لفظی تراکیب
cut cleanly |slice cleanly |snip cleanly |hit cleanly |strike cleanly |catch cleanly |land cleanly |cleanly executed |cleanly drilled hole |cleanly machined
موضوعات
sports |crafts |tools
مثالیں
  • The scissors cut cleanly through the fabric.
  • He hit the ball cleanly and sent it into the corner.
  • The gymnast landed cleanly after the jump.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • The knife cut cleanly.
adverb C1 property
4

fairly; without cheating

in a fair way; not cheating

استعمال کا انداز: [play/compete/fight] cleanly
عام غلطی:
In this sense, cleanly is about fairness, not physical dirt.
ہم معنی الفاظ
fairly (General word for following the rules.) | honestly (Emphasizes truthfulness and integrity.)
متضاد الفاظ
unfairly (Not according to the rules or equal treatment.) | dishonestly (With cheating or deception.)
لفظی تراکیب
play cleanly |compete cleanly |fight cleanly |race cleanly |campaign cleanly |win cleanly |cleanly earned |cleanly conducted |cleanly officiated |cleanly judged
موضوعات
sports |ethics |law
مثالیں
  • They played cleanly and accepted the referee’s decisions.
  • If you compete cleanly, you don’t need to make excuses later.
  • The match was fought cleanly, with no dirty tactics.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • We should play cleanly.
adverb C1 property
5

decisively; without dispute

clearly and strongly; by a clear result

استعمال کا انداز: [win/beat/defeat] [someone] cleanly
عام غلطی:
This sense is about a clear outcome (a “clean win”), not about being neat or hygienic.
ہم معنی الفاظ
decisively (Emphasizes a strong, convincing result.) | clearly (Emphasizes lack of doubt or ambiguity.)
متضاد الفاظ
narrowly (By only a small margin.) | uncertainly (Without a clear or definite result.)
لفظی تراکیب
win cleanly |beat cleanly |defeat cleanly |outvote cleanly |cleanly won |cleanly defeated |cleanly ahead |cleanly overtake |cleanly take the lead |cleanly settle (a matter)
موضوعات
sports |business |news
مثالیں
  • She won cleanly in the first round.
  • The home team beat their rivals cleanly, 4–0.
  • He didn’t just edge past them—he defeated them cleanly.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • Our team won cleanly.
adverb technical C1 property
6

without errors or problems

without problems; with no errors

استعمال کا انداز: [system/program/process] [starts/stops/exits/shuts down] cleanly
عام غلطی:
Often used with exit/shut down/terminate; not usually replaced by 'cleanly' in everyday non-technical contexts.
ہم معنی الفاظ
successfully (Focuses on achieving the intended result.) | smoothly (Focuses on lack of interruptions or glitches.)
متضاد الفاظ
badly (With problems or poor performance.) | erratically (In an unstable, unpredictable way.)
لفظی تراکیب
exit cleanly |shut down cleanly |close cleanly |terminate cleanly |boot cleanly |install cleanly |uninstall cleanly |cleanly restart |cleanly recover |cleanly compile
موضوعات
technology |computing
مثالیں
  • After the update, the app finally opened and closed cleanly.
  • The script exited cleanly with status code zero.
  • If the server doesn’t shut down cleanly, the data can be corrupted.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • The program exited cleanly.
adverb C1 property
7

completely separated or removed

completely, with nothing left behind

استعمال کا انداز: [something] [comes off/detaches/separates] cleanly
عام غلطی:
In this sense, cleanly relates to completeness of separation, not to washing or hygiene.
ہم معنی الفاظ
completely (Focuses on total removal, not on neatness.) | neatly (Focuses on lack of damage or residue.)
متضاد الفاظ
partially (Not fully removed or separated.) | raggedly (Separated with rough, torn edges.)
لفظی تراکیب
detach cleanly |separate cleanly |come off cleanly |pull off cleanly |peel off cleanly |remove cleanly |cleanly detached |cleanly severed |cleanly separated |cleanly removed
موضوعات
daily_life |technology |medicine
مثالیں
  • The sticker peeled off cleanly without leaving residue.
  • The connector detached cleanly when he pressed the release tab.
  • If the tooth doesn’t come out cleanly, the dentist may need to remove the rest.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
  • The label came off cleanly.
گرامر
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cleanly
IPA
GB/klˈinli/
US/klˈinli/
ہجا بندی اور زور
cleanly (1 ہجا)
Stress on 1st syllable (cleanly)
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Noun
  • Base: cleanly
  • Plural: cleanlies
متعلقہ الفاظ
Forms
cleanlies noun
Core family
clean adjective A1 cleaner noun A2
Related words
cleaning noun cleanliness noun
Negative and opposite forms
unclean adjective B1 dirty adjective A1
عبارات

break cleanly

1
/bɹˈeɪk klˈinli/
fixed phrase

separate neatly without splintering

to break neatly, not into rough pieces

مثالیں
  • If you score the tile first, it should break cleanly.
  • The branch didn’t break cleanly; it splintered and tore the bark.
  • The glass broke cleanly into two large pieces.

cleanly shaven

1
/klˈinli ʃˈeɪvən/
fixed phrase

with no beard or stubble

with no beard

مثالیں
  • He was cleanly shaven for the interview.
  • In the photo, she looks different because he’s cleanly shaven.
  • The actor appeared cleanly shaven for the role.

cut cleanly

1
/kˈʌt klˈinli/
fixed phrase

cut smoothly without tearing

to cut smoothly and neatly

مثالیں
  • A sharp blade will cut cleanly through thick cardboard.
  • The kitchen scissors didn’t cut cleanly, so the edge looked torn.
  • Use steady pressure so the saw cuts cleanly.

exit cleanly

1
/ˈɛksɪt klˈinli/
fixed phrase technical

close without errors

to close without problems

مثالیں
  • The application exits cleanly when you click Quit.
  • If the process doesn’t exit cleanly, restart the device.
  • The test checks whether the program exits cleanly after the final step.

get away cleanly

1
/ɡˈɛt əwˈeɪ klˈinli/
fixed phrase

escape without harm or blame

to escape with no problems

مثالیں
  • The driver lost control but got away cleanly with only a scratch.
  • They thought they could cheat and get away cleanly, but they were reported.
  • It’s rare to get away cleanly after a mistake like that.

win cleanly

1
/wˈɪn klˈinli/
fixed phrase

win decisively and fairly

to win clearly, with no doubt

مثالیں
  • She won cleanly and no one questioned the decision.
  • The challenger won cleanly in a landslide.
  • If you win cleanly, you don’t need to argue about the result.

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