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The cook kept the counter sanitary.
What does Sanitary mean?
clean and safe for health.
Dictionary definition
Clean enough to protect health and prevent the spread of germs.
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Sanitary habits help reduce the spread of germs.
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The health inspector checked whether the kitchen was sanitary enough for food preparation.
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What does sanitary mean?
Sanitary means clean and safe for health.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to sanitary?
Clean is close in meaning to sanitary in this context.
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Which word or phrase is a useful contrast for sanitary?
Dirty contrasts with sanitary in this context.
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Sanitary
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WordSanitary.
Partadjective.
MeaningSanitary means clean and safe for health.
ExampleExample: The cook kept the counter sanitary.
Word breakdown
4 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- sa · ni · ta · ry
- Strongest beat
- sa
- Ending
- ry
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on sa.
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dirtyContrasts with sanitary in the meaning clean and safe for health.
uncleanContrasts with sanitary in the meaning clean and safe for health.
unsanitaryContrasts with sanitary in the meaning clean and safe for health.
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