Definitions and Examples of clean, pure
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Free from dirt, pollution, or harmful substances; not soiled or stained.
Example
She always keeps her house clean and tidy.
Not mixed with anything else; free from impurities or defects.
Example
The water in the mountain stream is pure and crystal clear.
Key Differences: clean vs pure
- 1Clean refers to the absence of dirt, pollution, or stains.
- 2Pure refers to the absence of impurities or defects.
Effective Usage of clean, pure
- 1Household Chores: Use clean to describe a state of cleanliness and tidiness.
- 2Food and Drink: Use pure to describe food or drink that is free from contaminants or additives.
- 3Personal Hygiene: Use clean and pure to describe a state of cleanliness and freshness.
Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Clean conveys a state of being free from dirt, pollution, or stains, while pure refers to the absence of impurities or defects. Use these words to describe cleanliness and tidiness in household chores, food and drink, and personal hygiene.