Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
---|---|---|---|---|
clean | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
clear | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
clean (noun) | clear (noun) |
---|---|
a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then jerked overhead | a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water |
the state of being free of suspicion |
clean (adjective) | clear (adjective) |
---|---|
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits | readily apparent to the mind |
(of behavior or especially language) free from objectionable elements; fit for all observers | allowing light to pass through |
not spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination | free from clouds or mist or haze |
ritually clean or pure | accurately stated or described |
free from clumsiness; precisely or deftly executed | free from confusion or doubt |
free from sepsis or infection | characterized by ease and quickness in perceiving |
thorough and without qualification | clear and distinct to the senses; easily perceptible |
without difficulties or problems | freed from any question of guilt |
(of a surface) not written or printed on | easily deciphered |
exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play | clear of charges or deductions |
(of a manuscript) having few alterations or corrections | free from flaw or blemish or impurity |
morally pure | (especially of a title) free from any encumbrance or limitation that presents a question of fact or law |
(of a record) having no marks of discredit or offense | affording free passage or view |
free from impurities | free of restrictions or qualifications |
free of drugs | characterized by freedom from troubling thoughts (especially guilt) |
not carrying concealed weapons | (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims |
free of restrictions or qualifications | free from contact or proximity or connection |
(of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims |
clean (verb) | clear (verb) |
---|---|
clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing | remove |
remove unwanted substances from | rid of obstructions |
remove unwanted substances from, such as feathers or pits | make clear, bright, light, or translucent |
remove shells or husks from | free (the throat) by making a rasping sound |
make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from | make a way or path by removing objects |
clean and tidy up the house | remove the occupants of |
remove while making clean | remove (people) from a building |
remove all contents or possession from, or empty completely | rid of instructions or data |
deprive wholly of money in a gambling game, robbery, etc. | make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear |
be cleanable | pronounce not guilty of criminal charges |
grant authorization or clearance for | |
settle, as of a debt | |
pass by, over, or under without making contact | |
pass an inspection or receive authorization | |
go away or disappear | |
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages | |
yield as a net profit | |
make as a net profit | |
be debited and credited to the proper bank accounts | |
sell to get rid of | |
clear from impurities, blemishes, pollution, etc. | |
free from payment of customs duties, as of a shipment | |
go unchallenged; be approved | |
become clear |
clean (adverb) | clear (adverb) |
---|---|
in conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating | in an easily perceptible manner |
completely; used as intensifiers | entirely |