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cleaned

v.
A1 Beginner US //ˈkɫind// UK //klˈiːnd// cleaned

v. removed dirt, marks, or mess from something to make it neat again. You usually do this with water, soap, or a cloth.

v. the past tense and past participle of 'clean', meaning to remove impurities, dirt, or pollutants from a surface or object.


SIMPLE

I cleaned the kitchen after dinner last night.

CONTEXTUAL

The janitor cleaned the hallway floors until they were shiny and free of scuff marks.

COMPLEX

Once the forensic team had cleaned the site and gathered all necessary evidence, the local authorities allowed the residents to return to their homes.

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The verb is transitive and requires a direct object when describing the act of washing or tidying something.

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