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cleaner

|clean/er|

🇺🇸

/ˈkliːnər/

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/ˈkliːnə/

(clean)

free from dirt

Base Form	Plural	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Comparative	Superlative	Noun	Noun	Verb	Verb	Verb	Adjective	Adjective	Adjective
clean	cleanings	cleaners	cleans	cleaned	cleaned	cleaning	cleaner	cleanest	cleanliness	cleaner	cleans	cleaned	cleaning	cleaner	cleanest	cleanable

Etymology

Etymology Information

'cleaner' originates from the Old English word 'clæne,' which meant 'free from dirt or impurities.'

Historical Evolution

'clæne' transformed into the Middle English word 'clene,' and eventually became the modern English word 'cleaner.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'free from dirt,' but over time it evolved to also mean 'a person or device that cleans.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person or device that cleans.

The cleaner comes every Monday to tidy up the office.

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Noun 2

a substance used for cleaning.

Use a glass cleaner to remove the smudges from the window.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39