Words / A2

KLEEN-uh/ˈkliːnə/

A cleaner is a person whose job is to clean: an office cleaner, the school cleaner. Clean is the verb or adjective; cleaner as a comparative means more clean (this cloth is cleaner). Context tells you which. A cleaning product can also be called a cleaner (a kitchen cleaner). Do not mix with clearer (easier to understand).

Meaning

A person whose job is to clean rooms or buildings.

Examples

• “The cleaner starts work before the office opens.”
• “The cleaner locked the door after she finished.”
• “We need a window cleaner for the shop front.”

Good to know

job: a cleaner. Comparative of clean: cleaner. Mix-up: clearer (easier to see).

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