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clean

3 adverb
     
clean3
used to emphasize the fact that an action or movement is complete and thorough
clean away/through/out
The thieves got clean away with $300,000 worth of equipment.
The car hit her with such force that she was lifted clean off the ground.
Sorry, I clean forgot (=completely forgot) your birthday.
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