English · Adjectives
cleaner
/ˈkliːnər/
[/ˈkliːnər/]
comparative of clean
Beginneradjective
Definition
Comparative form of 'clean'. Used to compare two things, saying one is more clean than the other.
Example
This room is cleaner than the kitchen.
This room is cleaner than the kitchen.
Etymology
From 'clean' plus the comparative suffix '-er'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in comparisons, often followed by 'than'.