Basic Details
Word: Cleaned
Part of Speech: Verb (Past tense of "clean")
Meaning: To have made something free of dirt, marks, or mess.
Synonyms: Washed, scrubbed, wiped, tidied
Antonyms: Dirtied, stained, messed, soiled
Idioms and Phrases
- Cleaned up well: Used to say someone looks neat or attractive after grooming. Example: "He really cleaned up well for the wedding."
- Clean house: To remove unwanted or unnecessary people or things. Example: "The new manager plans to clean house and improve the team's performance."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She cleaned the kitchen until it sparkled.
Example 2: After the party, we all cleaned the hall together.
Example 3: The car was cleaned and polished before the road trip.
Fun Fact
Did you know? The verb "clean" has roots in the Old English word "clne," meaning pure or free from dirt, and has been used for over a thousand years!
Famous Quote
"Cleaning and organizing is a practice, not a project." Meagan Francis
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "cleaned" mean?
a) Made dirty
b) Looked around
c) Made something free of dirt or mess
d) Painted something
Answer: c) Made something free of dirt or mess
2. Which of these is a synonym of "cleaned"?
a) Stained
b) Scrubbed
c) Spoiled
d) Messed
Answer: b) Scrubbed
3. Which is an antonym of "cleaned"?
a) Tidied
b) Washed
c) Dirtied
d) Polished
Answer: c) Dirtied
4. Which sentence uses "cleaned" correctly?
a) He cleaned his room before guests arrived.
b) She cleaned to the library last night.
c) The cleaned is happy today.
d) They are cleaned running.
Answer: a) He cleaned his room before guests arrived.
5. What does the idiom "clean house" mean?
a) To wash the windows only
b) To renovate a home
c) To get rid of unnecessary things or people
d) To decorate a house
Answer: c) To get rid of unnecessary things or people
