English · Common Verbs
clean
/kliːn/
[/kliːn/]
remove dirt
Beginnerverb
Definition
To remove dirt, dust, or marks from something to make it tidy.
Example
We should clean the kitchen thoroughly before the relatives arrive this weekend.
We should clean the kitchen thoroughly before the relatives arrive this weekend.
Etymology
From Old English 'clǣne' (clear, pure), of West Germanic origin.
How & Where It’s Used
Both adjective and verb; used for tidying homes and washing things.