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Dirty
Sounds like
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Simple meaning
What does Dirty mean?
Dirty means not clean.
Dictionary definition
Covered with dirt, marks, or something unclean.
Example sentences
Dirty in a sentence
easy
My shoes were dirty after playing outside.
medium
The dirty window made it hard to see the garden clearly.
hard
The story described the dirty streets to show how long the storm had lasted.
Synonyms
Words like Dirty
uncleanUse for something that is not clean.
messyUse when something is untidy or covered with marks.
Antonyms
Opposite words
cleanUse for something without dirt or mess.
spotlessUse for something extremely clean.
Word family
Dirty word family
Base word
dirt
adjective
dirty
Covered with dirt or not clean.
adjective
dirtier
More dirty.
adjective
dirtiest
Most dirty.
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Quick practice
Try Dirty
Practice 1
What does dirty mean?
Dirty means covered with dirt, marks, or something unclean.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses dirty correctly?
This sentence uses dirty to mean not clean.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of dirty?
Clean means without dirt or mess, which is the opposite of dirty.
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