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cleanly
01
in a smooth and effortless manner, without problems
Examples
He cleanly caught the ball without dropping it.
The athlete cleared the bar cleanly on his first try.
02
in a way that produces no dirt, harmful gases, or pollutants
Examples
The new car engine runs cleanly and reduces emissions.
Solar panels allow energy to be generated cleanly.
Examples
The team played cleanly and won without cheating.
The referee ensured the match was cleanly conducted.
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The group split cleanly into two equal teams.
Opinions divided cleanly between supporters and opponents.
4.1
with smooth, straight cuts or edges
Examples
The glass shattered cleanly into large pieces.
The carpenter cut the wood cleanly along the marked line.
cleanly
01
having or showing a habit of keeping oneself and one's environment neat, tidy, and free from dirt
Old useExamples
She was a cleanly woman who scrubbed the floors each morning before breakfast.
Their cabin, though small and rustic, was always cleanly and orderly.
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