Definition

To clean something again after it has already been cleaned.

Example

After the party, I had to reclean the kitchen because it was messy again.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I think I need to reclean my kitchen after that big dinner party.

Yeah, it can get messy with so many people around.

I just hope it won’t take too long to reclean everything.

You’ll be surprised how quickly it goes when you put on some music!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Reclean → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "clean" (from Old English "clæne", meaning free from dirt or impurities). The word "reclean" means to clean something again or to make it clean once more.

Memory Tip

Think of doing the action of cleaning 'again' ('re-') — that's why reclean means to clean something once more.

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