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clean vs cleanly

cleanly vs clean

clean is a noun but cleanly is not a noun.

clean and cleanly both are adjectives.

clean is a verb but cleanly is not a verb.

clean and cleanly both are adverbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
clean Yes Yes Yes Yes
cleanly No Yes No Yes
clean (noun) cleanly (noun)
a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then jerked overhead
clean (adjective) cleanly (adjective)
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits habitually clean
(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) cleanly (verb)
clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing
remove unwanted substances from
remove unwanted substances from, such as feathers or pits
remove shells or husks from
make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
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) cleanly (adverb)
in conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating smoothly and without difficulty; precisely and deftly
completely; used as intensifiers in a manner that minimizes dirt and pollution
Difference between clean and cleanly

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