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sporting vs clean

clean vs sporting

sporting is not a noun while clean is a noun.

sporting and clean both are adjectives.

sporting is not a verb while clean is a verb.

sporting is not an adverb while clean is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
sporting No Yes No No
clean Yes Yes Yes Yes
As adjectives, sporting and clean are synonyms defined as:
  • sporting and clean: exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play
Other synonyms of sporting include sportsmanlike, sporty.
sporting (noun) clean (noun)
a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then jerked overhead
sporting (adjective) clean (adjective)
relating to or used in sports free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
involving risk or willingness to take a risk (of behavior or especially language) free from objectionable elements; fit for all observers
exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play not spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination
preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance 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
sporting (verb) clean (verb)
clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing
remove unwanted substances from
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
sporting (adverb) clean (adverb)
in conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating
completely; used as intensifiers
Difference between sporting and clean

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