For curious minds ages 3–12

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Clean

/kliːn/

1 syllable

Clean

verb

Meaning: To make something free of dirt.

Full meaning: To remove dirt from something.

Phonics sounds: c-l-ea-n — blend them together!

Example: “I clean my desk every Friday.”

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Category: actions · Frequency rank: 30 (smaller = more common)