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dirty vs clean

dirty

Definitions

adjective

  1. expressing or revealing hostility or dislike
  2. spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination
  3. (of a manuscript) defaced with changes
  4. violating accepted standards or rules
  5. contaminated with infecting organisms
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verb

  1. make soiled, filthy, or dirty

Examples

You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is like an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty. Mahatma Gandhi 

This also reflects his personal hygiene, outwardly appearing clean but in reality, dirty.

He tried to steal my wallet, the dirty dog.

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clean

Definitions

verb

  1. remove shells or husks from
  2. be cleanable
  3. remove unwanted substances from, such as feathers or pits
  4. clean and tidy up the house
  5. remove unwanted substances from
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adjective

  1. free of restrictions or qualifications
  2. (of a manuscript) having few alterations or corrections
  3. (of a record) having no marks of discredit or offense
  4. without difficulties or problems
  5. not carrying concealed weapons
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adverb

  1. in conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating
  2. completely; used as intensifiers

noun

  1. a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then jerked overhead

Examples

It was a bit too clean and antiseptic to be really considered an evil lair.

Traditional methods for liquid or semiliquid fecal incontinence management, such as the use of absorbent briefs/pads, skin cleansers, and moisturizers, are only moderately successful in alleviating the consequences of fecal incontinence.

The plateau is 1300 meters above sea level and attracts people for its natural beauties, clean weather, and cold spring water.

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