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preen vs make clean

make clean vs preen

preen and make clean both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
preen No No Yes No
make clean No No Yes No
As verbs, make clean is a hypernym of preen; that is, make clean is a word with a broader meaning than preen:
  • preen: clean with one's bill
  • make clean: make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
Other hypernyms of preen include arrange, set up, clean.
preen (verb) make clean (verb)
dress or groom with elaborate care make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
pride or congratulate (oneself) for an achievement
clean with one's bill
Difference between preen and make clean

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