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clean vs be

be vs clean

clean is a noun but be is not a noun.

clean is an adjective but be is not an adjective.

clean and be both are verbs.

clean is an adverb but be is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
clean Yes Yes Yes Yes
be No No Yes No
As verbs, be is a hypernym of clean; that is, be is a word with a broader meaning than clean:
  • clean: be cleanable
  • be: have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
clean (noun) be (noun)
a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then jerked overhead
clean (adjective) be (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) be (verb)
clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing spend or use time
remove unwanted substances from work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function
remove unwanted substances from, such as feathers or pits have an existence, be extant
remove shells or husks from have life, be alive
make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from form or compose
clean and tidy up the house have the quality of being; (copula, used with an adjective or a predicate noun)
remove while making clean occupy a certain position or area; be somewhere
remove all contents or possession from, or empty completely be identical to; be someone or something
deprive wholly of money in a gambling game, robbery, etc. be identical or equivalent to
be cleanable represent, as of a character on stage
be priced at
to remain unmolested, undisturbed, or uninterrupted -- used only in infinitive form
clean (adverb) be (adverb)
in conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating
completely; used as intensifiers
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