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lave vs clean

clean vs lave

lave is not a noun while clean is a noun.

lave is not an adjective while clean is an adjective.

lave and clean both are verbs.

lave is not an adverb while clean is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lave No No Yes No
clean Yes Yes Yes Yes
As verbs, clean is a hypernym of lave; that is, clean is a word with a broader meaning than lave:
  • lave: cleanse (one's body) with soap and water
  • clean: clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing
Other hypernyms of lave include cleanse.
lave (noun) clean (noun)
a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then jerked overhead
lave (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
lave (verb) clean (verb)
cleanse (one's body) with soap and water clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing
wash one's face and hands remove unwanted substances from
wash or flow against remove unwanted substances from, such as feathers or pits
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
lave (adverb) clean (adverb)
in conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating
completely; used as intensifiers
Difference between lave and clean

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