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clear vs clean

clean vs clear

clear and clean both are nouns.

clear and clean both are adjectives.

clear and clean both are verbs.

clear and clean both are adverbs.

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