clean-up

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Definitions of clean-up word

adjective clean-up free from dirt; unsoiled; unstained: She bathed and put on a clean dress. 1
adjective clean-up free from foreign or extraneous matter: clean sand. 1
adjective clean-up free from pollution; unadulterated; pure: clean air; clean water. 1
adjective clean-up habitually free of dirt: Cats are considered clean animals. 1
adjective clean-up characterized by a fresh, wholesome quality: the clean smell of pine. 1
adjective clean-up free from all writing or marking: a clean sheet of paper. 1

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English clene, Old English clǣne pure, clear, cognate with Old High German kleini (German klein small)

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.