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clean vs alter

alter vs clean

clean is a noun but alter is not a noun.

clean is an adjective but alter is not an adjective.

clean and alter both are verbs.

clean is an adverb but alter is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
clean Yes Yes Yes Yes
alter No No Yes No
As verbs, alter is a hypernym of clean; that is, alter is a word with a broader meaning than clean:
  • clean: make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
  • alter: cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
Other hypernyms of clean include change, modify.
clean (noun) alter (noun)
a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then jerked overhead
clean (adjective) alter (adjective)
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
(of behavior or especially language) free from objectionable elements; fit for all observers
not spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination
ritually clean or pure
free from clumsiness; precisely or deftly executed
free from sepsis or infection
thorough and without qualification
without difficulties or problems
(of a surface) not written or printed on
exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
(of a manuscript) having few alterations or corrections
morally pure
(of a record) having no marks of discredit or offense
free from impurities
free of drugs
not carrying concealed weapons
free of restrictions or qualifications
(of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims
clean (verb) alter (verb)
clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing remove the ovaries of
remove unwanted substances from become different in some particular way, without permanently losing one's or its former characteristics or essence
remove unwanted substances from, such as feathers or pits cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
remove shells or husks from insert words into texts, often falsifying it thereby
make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from make an alteration to
clean and tidy up the house
remove while making clean
remove all contents or possession from, or empty completely
deprive wholly of money in a gambling game, robbery, etc.
be cleanable
clean (adverb) alter (adverb)
in conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating
completely; used as intensifiers
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