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Definition clean in British English

clean adverb

adverb
/kliːn/
1

used for emphasizing that something happens completely

Example

I was so worried about you, I clean forgot to feel sorry for myself.

Example

The bullet passed clean through his chest.

Example

The blast blew the windows clean out of the building.

Synonyms and related words
complete completely entire
2

eating only foods that are believed to be good for you, especially raw foods and wholefoods

Example

To lower the body fat percentage you have to eat clean.

Synonyms and related words
healthy wholesome well-balanced
Definition clean in British English

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