Clean from

preposition

To be free from something, usually dirt or unwanted things.

Make sure you clean the dishes from food particles before you dry them.
Visual representation of "clean from" - To be free from something, usually dirt or unwanted things

Often appears as...

  • clean from dirt
  • clean from dust
preposition

To be free from guilt or blame.

The suspect was clean from any involvement in the crime.
Visual representation of "clean from" - To be free from guilt or blame

Often appears as...

  • clean from blame
  • clean from guilt

Usage tips

Formal, Approving

Legal

preposition

To be free from substance addiction.

He has been clean from drugs for a year now.
Visual representation of "clean from" - To be free from substance addiction

Often appears as...

  • clean from drugs
  • clean from alcohol

Usage tips

Approving

preposition

To be free from something, usually dirt or unwanted things.

Make sure you clean the dishes from food particles before you dry them.
Visual representation of "clean from" - To be free from something, usually dirt or unwanted things

Often appears as...

  • clean from dirt
  • clean from dust
preposition

To be free from guilt or blame.

The suspect was clean from any involvement in the crime.
Visual representation of "clean from" - To be free from guilt or blame

Often appears as...

  • clean from blame
  • clean from guilt

Usage tips

Formal, Approving

Legal

preposition

To be free from substance addiction.

He has been clean from drugs for a year now.
Visual representation of "clean from" - To be free from substance addiction

Often appears as...

  • clean from drugs
  • clean from alcohol

Usage tips

Approving

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "clean from"
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Typical Collocations

Often used with words like dirt, dust, grime, for physical cleanliness.

Illustration for Typical Collocations
The window was finally clean from streaks.
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Literal Cleaning

Describes the removal of physical uncleanliness, not moral or abstract concepts.

Illustration for Literal Cleaning
His clothes were clean from any stains.
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Object Focus

Emphasizes the object being cleaned rather than the cleaning action or agent.

Illustration for Object Focus
The floor should be clean from debris after sweeping.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Typical Collocations

Often used with words like dirt, dust, grime, for physical cleanliness.

Illustration for Typical Collocations
The window was finally clean from streaks.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Literal Cleaning

Describes the removal of physical uncleanliness, not moral or abstract concepts.

Illustration for Literal Cleaning
His clothes were clean from any stains.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Object Focus

Emphasizes the object being cleaned rather than the cleaning action or agent.

Illustration for Object Focus
The floor should be clean from debris after sweeping.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Typical Collocations

Often used with words like dirt, dust, grime, for physical cleanliness.

Illustration for Typical Collocations
The window was finally clean from streaks.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Literal Cleaning

Describes the removal of physical uncleanliness, not moral or abstract concepts.

Illustration for Literal Cleaning
His clothes were clean from any stains.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Object Focus

Emphasizes the object being cleaned rather than the cleaning action or agent.

Illustration for Object Focus
The floor should be clean from debris after sweeping.
Visual representation of the word "Clean from"

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