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clean up vs clean

clean vs clean up

clean up is not a noun while clean is a noun.

clean up is not an adjective while clean is an adjective.

clean up and clean both are verbs.

clean up is not an adverb while clean is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
clean up No No Yes No
clean Yes Yes Yes Yes
As verbs, clean is a hyponym of clean up; that is, clean is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than clean up:
  • clean up: put (things or places) in order
  • clean: clean and tidy up the house
Other hyponyms of clean up include make, make up, clean house, houseclean.
clean up (noun) clean (noun)
a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then jerked overhead
clean up (adjective) clean (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 up (verb) clean (verb)
make oneself clean, presentable or neat clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing
put (things or places) in order remove unwanted substances from
finish attending to remove unwanted substances from, such as feathers or pits
make a big profit; often in a short period of time 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 up (adverb) clean (adverb)
in conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating
completely; used as intensifiers
Difference between clean up and clean

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