Word
cleaned
US/ˈkɫind/
UK/klˈiːnd/
Definitions
01removed dirt
A1 · Beginner
v. the past action of removing dirt, marks, or mess from something.
v. the simple past or past participle of 'clean', indicating the completed action of removing impurities or unwanted substances.
“I cleaned the kitchen floor after I finished cooking dinner.”
“The maintenance crew cleaned the entire office building over the weekend to ensure it was ready for the Monday morning shift.”
Usage
As a past participle, it is used with 'have' to form the present perfect tense.
02made clean
B1 · Intermediate
adj. describes something that has been washed or tidied and is now fresh.
adj. a participial adjective describing an object or area that has undergone a cleaning process and is currently free of dirt.
“Put the cleaned vegetables into the bowl and start chopping them.”
“The technician returned the cleaned components to the assembly line, noting that the chemical residue had been successfully removed.”
Idioms
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A1 · Beginner
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