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Cleanliness is important in a kitchen.
What does Cleanliness mean?
Cleanliness means being clean and keeping things clean.
Dictionary definition
the state or habit of being clean and free from dirt, mess, or germs.
Example sentences
Cleanliness in a sentence
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The school taught students about handwashing and cleanliness.
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The restaurant was praised for its cleanliness and careful food safety habits.
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Practice 1
What does cleanliness mean?
Cleanliness is the state or habit of being clean.
Practice 2
Which word is an antonym of cleanliness?
Dirtiness means being dirty, which is the opposite of cleanliness.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses cleanliness correctly?
Cleanliness is connected to hygiene and preventing germs.
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Cleanliness
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klen · lee · ness · strongest beat: klen
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WordCleanliness.
Partnoun.
MeaningCleanliness means being clean and keeping things clean.
ExampleExample: Cleanliness is important in a kitchen.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- klen · lee · ness
- Strongest beat
- klen
- Ending
- ness
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- Put a little extra energy on klen.
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
dirtinessThe state of being dirty.
messinessThe state of being messy or untidy.
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Word family
Cleanliness word family
Base word
cleanliness
noun
cleanliness
The state of being clean.
adjective
clean
Free from dirt or mess.
adverb
cleanly
In a clean way.
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Cleanliness means being clean and keeping things clean.
Common mix-up
Cleanliness is not the same as dirtiness. Cleanliness means cleanliness means being clean and keeping things clean.
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Read this model sentence: The school taught students about handwashing and cleanliness. Clue words: school, taught, students. Underline clue words that show why cleanliness fits instead of dirtiness. Now write one new sentence that shows cleanliness without using the word cleanliness. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show cleanliness?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The school taught students about handwashing and cleanliness." Why does cleanliness fit better than dirtiness?
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