clean
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Sense: Verb: remove dirt
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wash Collocations, wash up, wash off, wash out, wash down, clean up, clean out, clean away, disinfect, cleanse, scrub Collocations, scrub clean, scrub off, wipe Collocations, wipe off, wipe up, decontaminate, sanitize, sanitise , sterilize, sterilise , lave, launder, dry-clean, polish Collocations, polish up, vacuum Collocations, sweep Collocations, dust Collocations, mop Collocations, mop up, swab, soak Collocations, rub off, rub out, shake out, purify, filter Collocations, deodorize, deodorise , purge Collocations, scour, rinse off, sponge Collocations, blot, bathe Collocations, soap Collocations, shampoo, bleach Collocations, hose down, freshen, freshen up, depurate
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Sense: Verb: tidy up
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tidy up, tidy Collocations, neaten, neaten up, straighten up, organize, organise , clear up, clear out, spruce up
Sense: Verb: remove organs
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Sense: Adjective: not dirty
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washed, spotless, stainless Collocations, fresh Collocations, laundered, immaculate, pristine Collocations, hygienic, squeaky-clean , clean as a whistle , spick-and-span , cleaned, newly cleaned, freshly washed, cleansed, unsoiled, untarnished, speckless, unstained, scrubbed, dustless, unsullied, dirtless, unblemished, unspotted, antiseptic
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dirty Collocations, stained Collocations, soiled, filthy Collocations, unwashed, unsanitary, unsterile
Sense: Adjective: not contaminated
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pure Collocations, uncontaminated, disinfected, safe Collocations, filtered, germ-free, sanitary, sterile, unadulterated, hygienic
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contaminated, adulterated, impure, polluted
Sense: Adjective: orderly
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tidy Collocations, neat Collocations, orderly Collocations, organized Collocations, organised , tidied, clear Collocations, uncluttered, simple Collocations, clean and tidy, neat and tidy, spick and span
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Sense: Adjective: innocent
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innocent Collocations, not guilty, not culpable, stainless Collocations, spotless, unsullied, untarnished, sinless, pure Collocations, moral Collocations, virtuous, without sin, virginal, pure of heart, upright Collocations, honorable, honourable
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sinful, impure, sullied, deflowered
Sense: Adjective: having sharp outlines
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crisp Collocations, sharp Collocations, distinct Collocations, sleek Collocations, clear Collocations, well-defined, clearly-defined, precise Collocations, definite Collocations
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poorly defined, indistinct, unclear Collocations, convoluted, vague Collocations, ambiguous, confusing Collocations, blurry Collocations, jagged Collocations, smudged
Sense: Adjective: free from errors
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error free, free from errors, spotless , finished Collocations, legible, readable, accurate Collocations, correct Collocations
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unclear Collocations, indistinct, inaccurate Collocations, messy Collocations, full of errors, incorrect, rough Collocations, unreadable, imprecise, illegible, riddled with errors
Sense: Adjective: following the rules
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fair Collocations, sportsmanlike, sporting, ethical, moral Collocations, honorable, honourable , legal Collocations, law-abiding, just Collocations, aboveboard, above board
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Sense: Adjective: blank or new
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blank Collocations, new Collocations, clear Collocations, fresh Collocations, unused, untouched, virgin Collocations, empty Collocations, brand new
Sense: Adjective: decent or appropriate
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decent Collocations, inoffensive, wholesome, for all ages, for the whole family, family-friendly, modest Collocations, chaste, tasteful, suitable for children, appropriate Collocations, G-rated , PG
Sense: Adjective: free from drug addiction - informal
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Sense: Adjective: complete
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complete Collocations, thorough Collocations, total Collocations, entire Collocations, absolute Collocations, utter Collocations, altogether Collocations, out-and-out , downright, thoroughgoing, through and through
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limited Collocations, partial Collocations, haphazard Collocations, aimless, random Collocations, cursory, minimal, partly Collocations, partially, part way, half way
Sense: Adverb: completely - informal
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completely Collocations, thoroughly , totally Collocations, entirely , absolutely Collocations, utterly Collocations, altogether Collocations
Sense: Adverb: fairly - informal
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fairly Collocations, fair Collocations, cleanly, legally, ethically, morally, honorably, honourably , justly, fair and square, sportingly, by the rules, honestly, aboveboard, above board