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straighten vs clean

clean vs straighten

straighten is not a noun while clean is a noun.

straighten is not an adjective while clean is an adjective.

straighten and clean both are verbs.

straighten is not an adverb while clean is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
straighten No No Yes No
clean Yes Yes Yes Yes
As verbs, clean is a hyponym of straighten; that is, clean is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than straighten:
  • straighten: put (things or places) in order
  • clean: clean and tidy up the house
Other hyponyms of straighten include make, make up, clean house, houseclean.
straighten (noun) clean (noun)
a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then jerked overhead
straighten (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
straighten (verb) clean (verb)
put (things or places) in order clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing
make straight or straighter remove unwanted substances from
make straight remove unwanted substances from, such as feathers or pits
straighten by unrolling remove shells or husks from
straighten up or out; make straight make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
get up from a sitting or slouching position 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
straighten (adverb) clean (adverb)
in conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating
completely; used as intensifiers
Difference between straighten and clean

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