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Collocation

keep clean

verb + object + adjective verb + object + adjective

Definition

to maintain something in a clean condition by regularly removing dirt and preventing mess

'keep clean' is a common English collocation. to maintain something in a clean condition by regularly removing dirt and preventing mess

Visual cue for keep clean

keep + something + clean

“We try to keep the kitchen clean every day.”

Examples

  • Please _____ your room clean.
  • We _____ the kitchen clean by wiping the counters after cooking.
  • She _____ her shoes clean even in rainy weather.
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  • I _____ my desk clean so I can focus.
  • They _____ the hallway clean during the party by picking up cups right away.
  • It’s hard to _____ white clothes clean when you have kids.
  • We need to _____ the shared bathroom clean for everyone.
  • The restaurant is known for _____ its tables clean at all times.
  • He uses a cover to _____ his bike clean in winter.