Cleaning: meaning, definitions and examples

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cleaning

 

[ หˆkliหnษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

household chores

The act of removing dirt, dust, or unwanted substances from a surface or object. It involves activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting, and organizing.

Synonyms

dusting, scrubbing, tidying

Examples of usage

  • I need to do some cleaning before the guests arrive.
  • Cleaning the windows can be a tedious task.
Context #2 | Noun

environmental conservation

The process of removing pollutants or contaminants from the environment to restore its natural state. It includes activities such as waste management, recycling, and pollution control.

Synonyms

environmental sanitation, pollution abatement

Examples of usage

  • Ocean cleaning efforts are crucial for marine life conservation.
  • Volunteers participated in a beach cleaning initiative.
Context #3 | Verb

performing a task

To make something free of dirt, marks, or mess by washing, wiping, or brushing. It can also refer to organizing or tidying up a space.

Synonyms

scrub, tidy up, wash

Examples of usage

  • She is cleaning the kitchen after dinner.
  • The janitor cleans the school corridors every day.

Translations

Translations of the word "cleaning" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น limpeza

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคซเคพเคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Reinigung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pembersihan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธะฑะธั€ะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ czyszczenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŽƒ้™ค (ใใ†ใ˜)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท nettoyage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ limpieza

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท temizlik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฒญ์†Œ (์ฒญ์†Œ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู†ุธูŠู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ฤiลกtฤ›nรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤistenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆธ…ๆด (qฤซngjiรฉ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤiลกฤenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพrif

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะทะฐะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒกแƒฃแƒคแƒ—แƒแƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™mizlษ™mษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ limpieza

Etymology

The word 'cleaning' originated from the Old English word 'clรฆฬ„ne', meaning 'free from dirt, impurities, or pollution'. Throughout history, cleanliness has been associated with health, purity, and orderliness. In ancient civilizations, cleaning rituals were performed for religious, social, and hygienic reasons. The modern concept of cleaning has evolved with advancements in sanitation, technology, and environmental awareness.

See also: clean, cleaner, cleanliness, cleanness, cleanse, cleanser, cleansing, cleanup, unclean, uncleanly.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,912, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.