clean
Translation
to clean, to tidy
Examples
I need to clean my room.
I need to clean my room.
She cleaned the dirt off her shoes.
She cleaned the dirt off her shoes.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to make (sth.) free from dirt I need to clean my room.
Similar Words
Synonyms: wash, tidy, scrub; Antonyms: dirty, soil, stain
Etymology
From Old English 'clǣne', meaning 'clear, pure'.
Memory Tips
Think of cleaning a slate, wiping away all the dirt to make it clear.