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Nsfs2 Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

Clean vs clean up

Hi,

Can I say I cleaned my face?Or is it better to say I cleaned up my face?

I have a problem using these two verbs.

Thanks
  

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Hi, Neither is natural with face. Say eg I washed my face. Clive

— Clive

  • Hi, Neither is natural with face.
  • Say eg I washed my face.
  • Clive
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Hi,

Neither is natural with face.

Say eg I washed my face.

Clive
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Thanks Clive.

How about 'I cleaned/cleaned up my room,hands,body,...?
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Hi,

For your hands and body, usually say 'wash'.

In verb forms like 'clean up'. the 'up' usually adds informal emphasis.

Clive
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CliveHi,For your hands and body, usually say 'wash'.In verb forms like 'clean up'. the 'up' usually adds informal emphasis.Clive
Thanks Clive.
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