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clean vs brush

brush vs clean

clean and brush both are nouns.

clean is an adjective but brush is not an adjective.

clean and brush both are verbs.

clean is an adverb but brush is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
clean Yes Yes Yes Yes
brush Yes No Yes No
As verbs, brush is a hyponym of clean; that is, brush is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than clean:
  • clean: make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
  • brush: clean with a brush
Other hyponyms of clean include disinfect, dust, hoover, vacuum-clean, vacuum, hygienise, hygienize, sanitise, sanitize, bream, steam, steam clean, plume, preen, sweep, do the dishes, wash up, pipe-clay, scavenge, dry clean, launder, wash.
clean (noun) brush (noun)
a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then jerked overhead a minor short-term fight
the act of brushing your hair
the act of brushing your teeth
contact with something dangerous or undesirable
a bushy tail or part of a bushy tail (especially of the fox)
an implement that has hairs or bristles firmly set into a handle
conducts current between rotating and stationary parts of a generator or motor
momentary contact
a dense growth of bushes
clean (adjective) brush (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) brush (verb)
clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing remove with or as if with a brush
remove unwanted substances from touch lightly and briefly
remove unwanted substances from, such as feathers or pits rub with a brush, or as if with a brush
remove shells or husks from clean with a brush
make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from cover by brushing
clean and tidy up the house sweep across or over
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) brush (adverb)
in conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating
completely; used as intensifiers
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