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cleaning

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/ˈkliːnɪŋ/ · clean-ing

The action of making something clean or removing dirt.

Meanings

nounformal

The action of making something clean or removing dirt.

کسی چیز کو صاف کرنے یا گندگی دور کرنے کی عمل۔

صفائی

safaai

Synonyms

cleansingtidyingwashingتنضیحصاف کرناپھیرنا

Antonyms

dirtinessmessinesspollutionگندگیشورآلودگی

Common Collocations

  • cleaning supplies
  • deep cleaning
  • house cleaning

Example Sentences

I spent the whole day cleaning the house.

میں نے پورا دن گھر کی صفائی میں گزارا۔

main ne poora din ghar ki safaai mein guzara.

Cleaning the windows can be a tricky task.

کھڑکیوں کی صفائی کرنا ایک مشکل کام ہو سکتا ہے۔

khidkiyon ki safaai karna aik mushkil kaam ho sakta hai.

She uses natural products for cleaning.

وہ صفائی کے لیے قدرتی مصنوعات استعمال کرتی ہے۔

woh safaai ke liye qudrati masnaat istemaal karti hai.

Easily Confused With

clean:Cleaning refers to the action, while clean describes the state of being free from dirt.

Word Family

clean
adjectiveصاف
cleanser
nounصاف کرنے والا
cleansing
nounتنضیف

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of cleaning as 'creating a clean scene.'

A person scrubbing a floor until it shines.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "clēnian" — to make clean

First known use: 15th century

The word 'cleaning' has evolved from Old English, reflecting the action of removing dirt or impurities.