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clean vs dust

dust vs clean

clean and dust both are nouns.

clean is an adjective but dust is not an adjective.

clean and dust both are verbs.

clean is an adverb but dust is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
clean Yes Yes Yes Yes
dust Yes No Yes No
As verbs, dust is a hyponym of clean; that is, dust is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than clean:
  • clean: make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
  • dust: remove the dust from
Other hyponyms of clean include disinfect, brush, 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) dust (noun)
a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then jerked overhead fine powdery material such as dry earth or pollen that can be blown about in the air
the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up
free microscopic particles of solid material
clean (adjective) dust (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) dust (verb)
clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing remove the dust from
remove unwanted substances from distribute loosely
remove unwanted substances from, such as feathers or pits rub the dust over a surface so as to blur the outlines of a shape
remove shells or husks from cover with a light dusting of a substance
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) dust (adverb)
in conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating
completely; used as intensifiers
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