Spell Bee Word: clean

Basic Details

Word: Clean

Part of Speech: Adjective / Verb

Meaning: Free from dirt, marks, or stains (as an adjective); to make something free of dirt (as a verb).

Synonyms: Spotless, tidy, neat, pure

Antonyms: Dirty, messy, stained, polluted

Idioms and Phrases

1. Come clean: To confess or admit the truth. Example: "He finally came clean about breaking the vase."
2. Clean slate: A fresh start with no past mistakes. Example: "After moving to a new city, she felt like she had a clean slate."

Usage Examples

Example 1: She always keeps her room clean and organized.

Example 2: Please clean the dishes after dinner.

Example 3: His clean handwriting impressed the teacher.

Fun Fact

The word "clean" comes from the Old English "clne," meaning pure or innocent. It has been used for centuries not only for hygiene but also for moral purity.

Famous Quote

"Cleanliness is next to godliness." John Wesley

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "clean" mean?

a) Full of dust and dirt
b) Very noisy
c) Free from dirt or impurities
d) Broken or damaged

Answer: c) Free from dirt or impurities

2. Which of these is a synonym of "clean"?

a) Polluted
b) Messy
c) Spotless
d) Smelly

Answer: c) Spotless

3. Which is an antonym of "clean"?

a) Neat
b) Dirty
c) Tidy
d) Pure

Answer: b) Dirty

4. Which sentence uses "clean" correctly?

a) He clean his food every morning.
b) Please clean the whiteboard after class.
c) She is a very clean of reading.
d) They were clean the park yesterday.

Answer: b) Please clean the whiteboard after class.

5. What does the idiom "come clean" mean?

a) Take a bath
b) Get rid of garbage
c) Confess the truth
d) Wear new clothes

Answer: c) Confess the truth