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clean vs lather

lather vs clean

clean and lather both are nouns.

clean is an adjective but lather is not an adjective.

clean and lather both are verbs.

clean is an adverb but lather is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
clean Yes Yes Yes Yes
lather Yes No Yes No
As verbs, lather is a hyponym of clean; that is, lather is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than clean:
  • clean: clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing
  • lather: rub soap all over, usually with the purpose of cleaning
Other hyponyms of clean include bathe, wash, lave, wash, soap, douche, floss, decontaminate.
clean (noun) lather (noun)
a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then jerked overhead the froth produced by soaps or detergents
the foam resulting from excessive sweating (as on a horse)
a workman who puts up laths
agitation resulting from active worry
clean (adjective) lather (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) lather (verb)
clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing rub soap all over, usually with the purpose of cleaning
remove unwanted substances from exude sweat or lather
remove unwanted substances from, such as feathers or pits form a lather
remove shells or husks from beat severely with a whip or rod
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) lather (adverb)
in conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating
completely; used as intensifiers
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