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clean

clean

Meaning of clean

remove dirt

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Pronunciation
British English/tuː ˈkliːn/
American English/tu ˈkliːn/
Russian transcription[ʊbʲɪˈratʲ / ˈt͡ɕistʲitʲ]
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clean with Russian translation

clean usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Пожалуйста, уберите раковину в ванной перед приездом следующего гостя.

Please clean the bathroom sink before the next guest arrives.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Можете почистить решётки в духовке? На них остался жир.

Could you clean the oven racks? They have grease on them.

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clean belongs to the topic "At the Hotel". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

cleanубирать / чистить
showerдуш
elevatorлифт
towelполотенце
TVтелевизор
viewвид
breakfastзавтрак

clean synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between clean / wash / tidy / clear / wipe / scrub

🇬🇧English

To remove dirt using water (and often soap); commonly for clothes, dishes, body

A1Very Often

She washes the dishes after dinner.

🇬🇧English

To put things in order; focus on organization rather than deep cleaning

A1Often

He tidied the books on the shelf.

🇬🇧English

To remove objects or make an area free of items; often emphasises removing obstacles or clutter

A1Often

Clear the table after dinner, please.

🇬🇧English

To remove dirt or liquid from a surface by rubbing with a cloth or tissue

A1Often

Wipe the spill with a towel.

🇬🇧English

To clean by vigorous rubbing, often with a brush or abrasive

A2Often

She had to scrub the burnt pan for ten minutes.

🇬🇧English

To clean a floor using a mop and water/cleaner

A2Often

He mopped the kitchen floor after dinner.

🇬🇧English

To clean using a vacuum cleaner (suction)

A2Often

I need to vacuum the living room carpet.

🇬🇧English

To remove dust from surfaces, usually with a cloth or duster

A2Often

She dusts the shelves every Saturday.

P
🇬🇧English
polish

To make a surface shiny or smooth; often after cleaning and with a polishing agent

A2Rarely

He polished his shoes before the interview.

S
🇬🇧English
sanitize

To reduce germs to safe levels; emphasizes hygiene rather than simple cleaning

A2Rarely

The staff sanitize the kitchen counters after preparation.

D
🇬🇧English
disinfect

To kill or remove pathogenic microorganisms from surfaces; stronger than general cleaning

A2Rarely

They disinfected the clinic rooms between patients.

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How to pronounce clean and what this word means

clean means clean. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce clean

/tuː ˈkliːn/

clean translation

clean

clean examples

Please clean the bathroom sink before the next guest arrives.

clean transcription

/tuː ˈkliːn/, /tu ˈkliːn/

Questions about this word

clean meaning: what does it mean?

remove dirt

clean pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

clean is pronounced as /tuː ˈkliːn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

clean definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Please clean the bathroom sink before the next guest arrives. Translation: Пожалуйста, уберите раковину в ванной перед приездом следующего гостя.

Is clean part of Cleaning and Repairs vocabulary?

Yes, clean can be learned in the Cleaning and Repairs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is clean part of At the Hotel vocabulary?

Yes, clean can be learned in the At the Hotel topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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