Word
Definitions
01the act of making clean
A2 · Elementary Uncountable noun
n. the activity of removing dirt or making a place tidy.
n. the act or process of removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from a surface or environment.
“I usually do the cleaning on Saturday mornings so the house is ready for the weekend.”
“The spring cleaning revealed several long-lost items behind the heavy oak cabinets in the dining room.”
Usage
Often used as an uncountable noun or in the phrase 'do the cleaning'.
Antonyms
02afterbirth
C2 · Proficiency Plural noun Science Technical
n. the material that comes out of a female animal, like a cow, after it gives birth.
n. the placenta and fetal membranes discharged from the uterus after the birth of offspring.
“The farmer checked the cow to make sure the cleaning had come away properly.”
“In veterinary medicine, a retained cleaning in livestock can lead to serious systemic infections if not addressed promptly.”
Usage
Primarily used in veterinary or agricultural contexts.
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Domain
- 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.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL 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: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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