clean (v)
make clean (v)

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type v
lex_filenum 35
def make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
examples Clean the stove!
The dentist cleaned my teeth
Frame - 8 Somebody ----s something
Frame - 11 Something ----s something
Outgoing links
Verb Group houseclean, clean house, clean; clean
Hypernym change, alter, modify
Derivationally related form clean → cleaner; clean → cleaner; clean → cleaning
Derivationally related form clean → cleaner
Antonym clean → dirty
Hyponym disinfect; brush; dust; vacuum, vacuum-clean, hoover; sanitize, sanitise, hygienize, hygienise; bream; steam, steam clean; preen, plume; sweep; wash up, do the dishes; pipe-clay; scavenge; dry clean; wash, launder
Incoming links
Derivationally related form cleaning → clean; cleaner → clean; cleaner → clean
Derivationally related form cleaner → clean
Hypernym disinfect; brush; dust; vacuum, vacuum-clean, hoover; sanitize, sanitise, hygienize, hygienise; bream; steam, steam clean; preen, plume; sweep; wash up, do the dishes; pipe-clay; scavenge; dry clean; wash, launder
Hyponym change, alter, modify
Verb Group houseclean, clean house, clean; clean
Antonym dirty → clean

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