Difference between Clean and Neat

What is the difference between Clean and Neat?

Clean as an adjective is not dirty. while Neat as an adjective is clean, tidy; free from dirt or impurities.

Clean

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Not dirty. In a condition of having been cleaned. In an unmarked condition. Pure, especially morally or religiously. Drug- and alcohol-free. Smooth, exact, and performed well. Said of (criminal, driving..) records without restrictions or penalties, or someone having such a record. Cool or neat. Allowing an uninterrupted flow over surfaces, without protrusions such as racks or landing gear. Being free of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Not in possession of weapons or contraband such as drugs.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The first part of the event clean and jerk in which the weight is brought from the ground to the shoulders.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To Remove dirt from a place or object. To Tidy up, make a place neat. To remove equipment from a climbing route after it was previously lead climbed. To make things clean in general. To Brush the ice lightly in front of a moving rock to remove any debris and ensure a correct line; less vigorous than a sweep.

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: Fully and completely.

Neat

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A bull or cow (singular of cattle)(collective) Cattle.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Clean, tidy; free from dirt or impurities.Free from contaminants; unadulterated, undiluted.(Chemistry) Conditions with a liquid reagent or gas performed with no standard solvent or cosolventWith all deductions or allowances made; net.Having a simple elegance or style; clean, trim, tidy, tasteful.Well-executed or delivered; clever, skilful, precise.Good, excellent, desirable.

We hope you now know whether to use Clean or Neat in your sentence.

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