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What's the difference between clean and clear?

This is a question that always comes up in the first hours of the Fast Start 4 level. I think it's appropriate to clarify the main difference in meaning between these two verbs.

This is a question that always comes up in the first hours of the Fast Start 4 level.

I think it's appropriate to clarify the main difference in meaning between these two verbs.

What's the difference between clean and clear?

v CLEAR – verb, to remove or get rid of whatever is blocking or filling something, or to stop being blocked or full.

· It took several hours to clear after the accident.

· I'll make the coffee you clear the table.

· Could you clear your things off/from the sofa?

v CLEAN – verb, to remove dirt from something.

· I'm going to clean the windows this morning.

· You should always clean your teeth after meals.

· Would you clean the fingermarks from/off the door?

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