English Proverbs: Cleanliness is Next to Godliness

Cleanliness is Next to Godliness

Cleanliness is almost holiness.

Cleanliness and orderliness are just as important as spirituality and faith in God.

Cleanliness [ˈklenlines] – cleanliness, cleanliness.

Next [nekst]:

• Neighboring, closest.
• Second, closest (in quality, size, etc.).
• Next object / person (in elliptical expressions with omitted noun).
• Then, after that.
• Next time / Another time, again.
• Near, close to, in proximity to (preposition).
• Next to – near, in proximity to, almost.

Godliness [ˈgɔdlinis] – piety, holiness.

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