What is another word for cleans?

Common synonyms for cleans include cleanhouse, strip, clean, makeclean, scavenge.

What is the opposite of cleans?

Antonyms of cleans include soils, soils, soils, soils, soils.

Synonyms for

Cleans

Verb / kli:nz / Another word for cleans — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to make something clean or free from dirt

Synonyms & similar words

cleanhouse strip clean makeclean scavenge pick cleanse dirty houseclean cleanandjerk scrubs washes cleanses polishes sanitizes decontaminates dusts tidies neatens purges vacuums mops sweeps dries wipes clears rinses sterilizes disinfects

Synonyms by register

Formal

purifies sanitizes sterilizes cleanses

Informal

wipes scrubs spruces up tidies

Literary

purges washes

Antonyms

soils soils soils soils soils soils soils soils

Common collocations

cleans the house
cleans the dishes
cleans the car
cleans up
cleans windows
cleans floors
cleans the room

Word family

noun cleanliness

verb clean

adjective clean

adverb cleanly

Usage note

The verb 'cleans' is the third-person singular present tense of 'clean'. It is often used in contexts related to hygiene, tidiness, and removing dirt or impurities.

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