clean

/kliːn/adj
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

Free of dirt, filth, or impurities (extraneous matter); not dirty, filthy, or soiled.

2

Having relatively few impurities.

3

Free of contamination, (unwanted) germs, infection, or disease.

4

Devoid of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

5

Of a victory or performance: without any blemishes such as submission holds, disqualification, interference, etc.

6

Ascended without falling.

7

Free from that which is useless or injurious; without defects.

8

In an unmarked condition; blank.

9

Pure, especially morally or religiously.

10

Not using drugs or alcohol.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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