cleaning
Meaning
Cleaning is the activity of making something free from dirt or mess.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "cleaning" with "clean," which is an adjective.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Anna
is
having
friends
tonight
,
so
she
has
started
the
cleaning
this
afternoon
.
She
dusted
the
shelves
and
washed
the
dishes
while
music
played
quietly
.
When
she
finished
,
the
living
room
smelled
fresh
and
looked
tidy
.
She
made
tea
and
sat
down
,
thinking
that
a
good
cleaning
can
make
her
feel
calm
.
If
her
friends
arrive
late
,
she
will
relax
for
a
little
time
.
Common Phrases
house cleaning
cleaning supplies
cleaning service
Synonyms
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