cleanly (A2)
adverb
Pronunciation: /ˈkliːnli/
Definition
In a way that is neat, tidy, and free from dirt or mess.
Examples
She folded the clothes neatly and cleanly.
The room was kept very cleanly.
He wiped the surface cleanly with a damp cloth.
How to Use cleanly
- cleanly cut (collocation)
- Having an edge or line that is very sharp and distinct. — "The photograph had a cleanly cut edge."
- cleanly break (collocation)
- To end a relationship or activity completely and decisively. — "She decided to cleanly break from her old life and start anew."
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