what is the different between "clean" and "cleanse"?
what's the different between these two words? when I should use "clean" and when I should use "cleanse"?but clean also could be a verb, then when it's a verb, how can I discriminate them?

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what is the different between "clean" and "cleanse"?
what's the different between these two words? when I should use "clean" and when I should use "cleanse"?but clean also could be a verb, then when it's a verb, how can I discriminate them?

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http://www.thefreedictionary.com/cleanse
http://www.thefreedictionary.com/clean

cleanse = To free from dirt, defilement, or guilt; purge or clean.

Although the difference is small, pay good attention. You'll figure it out.

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Cleanse isn't really used as a verb very often. Scripturally, "Jesus cleansed the people of their sins."
I will clean my house today. 
I would not say, "I cleansed my house yesterday." It's correct just sort of archaic.

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For your question, it must be "What is the difference between...?"  "Different" is only an adjective. "the difference" is a noun.

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You can use both as a verb. But "clean" is used more frequently.

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Clean means a place or a spot that is free of dust or dirt.  
Eg: This bench is really clean.
Cleanse means action or verb, meaning act of cleaning..
Eg: I cleansed this place yesterday.

:) :)

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