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Meaning of clear in English

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clear adjective

(ABLE TO BE UNDERSTOOD)

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A2 easy to understand, hear, read, or see: clear instructions/directions Can we make the sound any clearer? Our new television has a very clear picture.

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easy to see, recognize, or understandobviousIt's obvious that she's upset.clearIt was clear that he was unhappy.apparentHer joy was apparent to everyone.plainHis disappointment was plain to see.evidentThe company president was impressed by her evident ambition.manifestHis manifest lack of interest has provoked severe criticism.

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do I make myself clear? (also is that clear?)

something you say in order to emphasize what you have just said, or to express your authority: I will not tolerate this behaviour any longer. Do I make myself clear?

More examplesFewer examplesIt's written in clear, comprehensible English.It became clear that he wasn't developing like all the other little boys.Her ideas were clear and logically presented.There was a clear family resemblance between all the brothers.The silhouette of the bare tree on the hill was clear against the winter sky.

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Easy to understand

(as) clear as day idiom

abundantly clear

accessible

accessibly

assimilable

digestible

explicitly

explicitness

expressly

fathomable

hang

in words of one syllable idiom

limpid

pellucidly

perspicuity

perspicuous

perspicuously

pikestaff

taut

well defined

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clear adjective

(CERTAIN)

B1 certain, having no doubt, or obvious: clear about He isn't at all clear about what he wants to do with his life. [ + (that) ] It is rapidly becoming clear (to me) (that) I'm not suited to being a teacher. [ + question word ] It isn't clear how long the strike will go on for.clear case of It's a clear case of corruption.make your position clear You've made your position quite clear (= there is no doubt about what you think).

More examplesFewer examplesIt's not clear who actually pulled the trigger.It isn't clear whether he fell off the balcony, or was pushed.In the second experiment they obtained a very clear result.It was made quite clear to me that if I stepped out of line again I'd be out of a job.It is not clear what caused the explosion, but the police do not suspect foul play.

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Apparent and obvious

(from) under your nose idiom

apparent

be (as) plain as the nose on your face idiom

be (right) under your nose idiom

be etched somewhere idiom

be writ large idiom

flagrantly

foregone conclusion

glaring

glaringly

I need hardly do something idiom

obtrude

overtly

palpable

palpably

parallax

patently

squeaky

stand/stick out a mile idiom

written all over someone's face idiom

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Certainty

clear adjective

(NOT MARKED OR CLOUDY)

B1 pure or easy to see through, with no marks or areas that are less transparent: clear glassclear water The water in the lake is so clear that you can see the bottom.clear complexion She has a beautifully clear complexion (= with no marks or spots).clear skin She is lucky to have such clear skin (= with no marks or spots).

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easy to see throughclearThe water in the bay was so clear I could see the bottom.transparentThe secondhand shop was selling a vintage serving tray made of transparent red plastic. see-throughMake sure that shirt isn't see-through when it gets wet.sheerThe model wore a sheer blouse under the jacket.

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without clouds, mist, or fog in the sky, so that you can see for a long way: clear weather The weather is expected to remain clear for the next few days.on a clear day You can see the mountains from here on a clear day.clear sky We could see hundreds of stars in the clear desert sky.

used to describe a pleasant, pure sound: the clear sound of the flute

used to describe something that you remember easily: clear memory I have clear memories of visiting my grandfather's farm as a child.

More examplesFewer examplesDrink lots of water for a clear complexion.On a clear day you can see the temple in the distance.It was a glorious winter day - crisp and clear.The stars twinkled in the clear sky.

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Transparent

crystal

crystalline

diaphanous

diaphanously

filminess

filmy

hyaline

hyaloid

impenetrable

limpid

liquid

opacity

opaquely

see someone through something

translucency

translucent

translucently

transparency

transparent

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Unspoilt

Describing good weather

Describing qualities of sound

Memory and memories

clear adjective

(NOT BLOCKED)

C1 not covered or blocked by anything: clear view We have a clear view of the ocean from our hotel window.clear road The journey was quite quick because the road was clear (= there was not much traffic on it).clear desk UK I always like to leave my desk clear (= with no work on it) at the end of the day.

not busy or filled by any planned activity: The only time I have clear next week is Tuesday afternoon. We've got two clear (= whole) weeks in which to finish the decorating.

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Empty

bare

barrenly

barrenness

blank

clear view

cleared

emptily

emptiness

empty

flat

forlorn

hollow

lifeless

low-traffic

unfurnished

uninhabited

unobstructed

unoccupied

untenanted

yawningly

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Available and accessible

clear adjective

(NOT GUILTY)

without being or feeling guilty: clear conscience to have a clear conscience

More examplesFewer examplesThe enquiry cleared him of any taint of suspicion/dishonesty.They hope the new evidence will be enough to clear them.The inquiry cleared him of all wrongdoing.Her family are still fighting to clear her name.

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Innocent

acquit

acquit someone of something

acquittal

be above/beyond reproach idiom

be in the clear idiom

clear of something

cleared

come up/out smelling of roses idiom

culpability

culpably

guiltless

guiltlessly

inculpable

innocence

innocency

reproach

self-exculpation

sinless

sinlessly

squeaky-clean

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clear adjective

(NOT CONFUSED)

free from confusion; able to think quickly and well: clear thinker Marie is good at making decisions because she's a very clear thinker.

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Logic and reason

a fortiori

a posteriori

a priori

analytic

antinomy

illogical

illogicality

illogically

inclusive disjunction

incoherently

non sequitur

non-theoretical

non-verbal

nonscientific

overintellectualization

teleological

teleology

theoretical

theoretically

theory

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clear adjective

(WITHOUT PROBLEMS)

[ after verb ] without problems or difficulties: clear of This is the first time in his life that he's been clear of (= without) debt.

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Safe and secure

airworthiness

as safe as houses idiom

biosafety

bite

clear of something

harmlessness

have/lead a sheltered life idiom

health and safety

impregnable

impregnably

nonexposed

out of danger

potable

protected

roadworthy

unaffected

unassailed

unbruised

unthreatening

untouchable

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clear adjective

(LEFT)

used to describe an amount of money that is left after all necessary payments have been made: clear profit The school summer fair made a clear profit of £1,500. Bill earns a clear $400 a week/earns $400 a week clear.

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Accounting

accountancy

accountant

accounting

accounts

auditor

bad debt

balance

budget

creative accounting

double entry bookkeeping

expense account

false accounting

forensic accountant

forensic accounting

loss

treasurer

unaudited

uncredited

unreconciled

write something down

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clear adjective

(NOT TOUCHING)

not touching something, or away from something: Only one competitor made a clear jump of the highest fence (= jumped over it without touching it).clear of When we're clear of the main road, we'll stop for our picnic.

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Separateness and isolation in space

apart

apartheid

atomistic

atomized

bitty

divorced

freely

gappy

give something/someone a wide berth idiom

hermetically sealed

private

purdah

resegregation

secluded

secludedly

unassembled

unattached

uncombined

unfused

uninhabited

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Idioms

(as) clear as a bell

(as) clear as day

(as) clear as mud

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clear verb

(REMOVE BLOCK)

B1 [ I or T ] 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 the road after the accident.clear the table I'll make the coffee if you'll clear the table. If you use this nasal spray, your nose should clear. After my aunt died, we arranged for her house to be cleared (= for the furniture to be removed from it). If you press this key, the computer screen will clear (= the text and pictures will be removed from it). Shops are currently holding sales to clear their summer stock (= get rid of goods by selling them cheaply).clear something of something Paul helped his elderly neighbour by clearing her path of snow.clear something from something Could you clear your things from the sofa?clear something off something Could you clear your things off the sofa? I never leave work until I've cleared my in-tray (= have finished the work that needs to be done).

clear your throat

to give a small cough: She cleared her throat nervously before she began to speak.

More examplesFewer examplesThe police fired into the air to clear the demonstrators from the streets.I've just got to clear all this gubbins off my desk before I start working.Menthol can help to clear your nose when you have a cold.Use your noddle - clear the shelves before you paint the cupboard!It will be several days before snowploughs clear a path to the village.

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Removing and extracting

ablate

abstract

abstraction

bowdlerization

bowdlerized

extraction

extrication

filterable

filtration

fish something out

gouge something out

peel

root something out/up

rout someone out

scoop something out

slice

slice something off

snowploughing

wipe

withdrawal

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Emptying

clear verb

(PROVE INNOCENCE)

[ T ] to prove that someone is not guilty of something that they were accused of: be cleared of After many years in prison, the men were finally cleared of the bombings.

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Not punishing & reducing punishment

absolve

amnesty

be off the hook idiom

clear of something

commutation

discharge

get away with murder idiom

get away with something

get off

get off lightly phrase

hook

impunity

lightly

privilege

remit

reprieve

royal pardon

scot-free

spare

unpunished

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Innocent

clear verb

(GIVE PERMISSION)

[ T ] to give official permission for something: Despite local opposition, the plans for the new supermarket have been cleared by the council.clear someone/something for something Ladies and gentlemen, air-traffic control has now cleared the plane for take-off.clear something with someone I don't know if I can get the car tonight - I'll have to clear it with Mum.

[ T ] to satisfy the official conditions of something: clear customs Before you can enter the country, you have to clear customs.

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Allowing and permitting

admission

admit

admit of something

allow of something

allowable

authorization

authorize

consent

entrance

excuse

give the green light to something idiom

given the chance/choice idiom

green-light

hall pass

hospital admission

relicense

relicensure

say-so

security clearance

see your way (clear) to doing something idiom

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Succeeding, achieving and fulfilling

clear verb

(MAKE PURE)

[ I or T ] to become or make something pure or easy to see through: The children enjoyed stirring the mud at the bottom of the pond, then watching the water slowly clear again. Your skin would clear (= become free of spots) if you had a healthier diet. After the thunderstorm, the sky cleared (= stopped being cloudy).clear (away) The fog is expected to have cleared (away) (= gone) by midday.

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Transparent

crystal

crystalline

diaphanous

diaphanously

filminess

filmy

hyaline

hyaloid

impenetrable

limpid

liquid

opacity

opaquely

see someone through something

translucency

translucent

translucently

transparency

transparent

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Unspoilt

clear verb

(NOT CONFUSED)

[ T ] to make your mind free from confusion so that you can think quickly and well: clear your head I need to get some fresh air to clear my head (= to make me able to think well).

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Emptying

drain

empty

evacuate

evacuation

gut

hollow

hollow something out

land

let

let someone/something out

turn

turn out

unbox

unload

unpack

vacate

clear verb

(GET RID OF)

clear your debts/clear yourself of debts

to pay back all the money that you owe: They planned to work for a year, clear their debts, then start a new business.

clear verb

(HAVE LEFT)

[ T ] to have an amount of money left from your earnings after any necessary payments, charges, taxes, etc.: Bill clears $200 a week.

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Earning money

assessable

bank

base pay

basic

basic income

disposable income

hand over fist idiom

in arrears idiom

killing

make an honest living idiom

pro bono

pro rata

profit from something

prorate

pull

pull something down

raise

retainer

revenue

sick pay

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clear verb

(CHEQUE)

[ I or T ] to (cause a cheque to) go from one bank to another through a central organization, so that money can be paid to the person it is owed to: It usually takes four to five working days for a cheque to clear.

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Withdrawing money

atm

automated teller machine

automatic teller machine

cash machine

cashback

cashpoint

clearance

dip

dip into something

draw

draw something down

drawdown

drawn

hole in the wall

lay

overdraw

overdrawn

take something out

withdraw

withdrawal

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clear verb

(NOT TOUCH)

[ T ] to jump or go over something without touching it: The horse cleared the fence with inches to spare.

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to jumpjumpThe kids jumped up and down when they heard we were going to Disneyland.leapThe deer leaped out of the forest.boundHe bounded on stage, punching the air with both fists.launch yourselfShe rocked back and forth on her skis before launching herself down the slope.bounceThe kids were bouncing happily on the trampoline.hopI stubbed my toe and hopped to the kitchen to get some ice.

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Jumping

a hop, skip, and a jump idiom

bound

cannonball

caper

frisk

hop

hurdle

jump

launch

leap

outjump

outleap

pile

pile on/onto (someone)

pounce

skip

triple

vault

Idioms

clear the air

clear the decks

clear the wayPhrasal verbs

clear something away

clear someone off something

clear off

clear out

clear something out

clear (something) up

clear something up

clear up

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not touching, or away from: clear of Stand clear of the doors, please. Make sure you park clear of the kerb. The children were saved from the fire only because a neighbour pulled them clear.

steer/stay/keep clear

C2 to avoid something or someone: His parents warned him to steer clear of trouble.

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Separateness and isolation in space

apart

apartheid

atomistic

atomized

bitty

divorced

freely

gappy

give something/someone a wide berth idiom

hermetically sealed

private

purdah

resegregation

secluded

secludedly

unassembled

unattached

uncombined

unfused

uninhabited

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clear | American Dictionary

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clear adjective [-er/-est only]

(UNDERSTANDABLE)

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easy to understand, or easy to see or hear: I left clear instructions that no one was to come in my office. He spoke in a clear voice. It wasn’t clear what he meant.

clear adjective [-er/-est only]

(CERTAIN)

certain or obvious; not in any doubt: [ + that clause ] It’s clear now that it was a mistake to have raised prices last spring. [ + question word ] It isn’t clear how long the strike will continue.

clear adjective [-er/-est only]

(NOT CONFUSED)

free from confusion; able to think quickly and well: Mary is good at making decisions because she’s a very clear thinker.

clear adjective [-er/-est only]

(SEEING THROUGH)

easy to see through; not cloudy or foggy: clear water a clear day fig. I have clear memories of (= I can remember well) visiting my grandfather’s farm when I was a child.

If a person’s skin is clear, it has no marks or spots on it: a clear complexion

clear adjective [-er/-est only]

(BE NOT GUILTY)

free from guilt: My conscience is clear – I did what I could to help her.

clear adjective [-er/-est only]

(GET RID OF)

not blocked or filled; open or available: We have a clear view of the ocean from our hotel window. The only time the doctor has clear today is 3:30 – can you make it then?

Idioms

(as) clear as mud

clear the air

clear the way (for someone/something)

clear your throat

in the clear

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clear verb

(MAKE NOT GUILTY)

[ T ] to show someone to be not guilty: He was cleared of all charges, and the judge said he was free to go.

clear verb

(GET RID OF)

[ T ] to remove or get rid of something or remove something blocking the way, or to move people away from a place: It took several hours to clear the road after the accident. Please clear the aisle and take your seats. [ M ] Just let me clear the dishes off the table and put them in the sink.

clear verb

(NOT TOUCH)

[ I/T ] to pass near something without touching it: [ I ] With the high-jump bar at 6 feet 2 inches, she cleared easily.

clear verb

(GIVE PERMISSION)

[ T ] to give official permission for something, or to satisfy the official conditions of something: Our plane has been cleared for takeoff, so will the flight attendants please be seated. I’m still waiting for my paycheck to clear (= be officially approved and processed) so I can pay my bills.

Phrasal verbs

clear out

clear up

clear up something

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clear | Business English

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[ T ]

FINANCE if you clear a debt, you pay back all of the money that you owe: Customers should consider clearing their overdrafts and credit card debt before applying for a home loan. By cutting costs and scaling back production, the company managed to clear its debts in under two years.

[ T ]

FINANCE

informal to have a particular sum of money left from the amount you have earned after taxes, etc. have been taken out: A city police officer clears about $1,300 every other week.

[ T ]

ACCOUNTING to have a particular amount of money as profit: After operating expenses, the resort group cleared $546 million.

[ I or T ]

BANKING if a cheque or payment clears, or if a bank clears it, money is available because it has been successfully paid from one bank to another: You will not be able to withdraw funds until the bank has cleared your cheque. International wire transfers may take several business days to clear.

[ T ]

FINANCE to arrange for shares and money to be exchanged at the end of a day of trading on a financial market

[ T ] to give or get official permission for something: clear sth with sb Make sure you clear the budget with you boss first.be cleared for sth Passenger flights outbound from the airport are often cleared for take off only 60 seconds apart.be cleared by sb/sth Employees were cleared by security before they were allowed into the building. clear a proposal/deal/plan

[ T ]

LAW to prove that someone is not guilty of something: clear sb of sth An independent review has cleared the company of all charges of fraud. Accused of professional misconduct, he was eventually able to clear his name.

[ T ]

COMMERCE to sell products at a cheap price in order to get rid of them: Bob's Auto Dealers is having a huge sale to clear its inventory of last year's trucks.

clear customs (also clear through customs)

COMMERCE to be checked by an official and allowed into a country: A driver will be waiting to pick you up after you clear customs and immigration. Once shipments clear through customs they are moved to distributors or warehouses.

clear your desk

to take all your possessions away from your desk or office because you have been told to leave your job: He was given just two hours to clear his desk and get out.

to finish all your work: He likes to clear his desk by the end of the day.

clear your schedule/diary/calendar

to change all of your plans so you have time to do something else: The President cleared his calendar for the afternoon conference .

Phrasal verb

clear sth out

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Examples of clear

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Clinical judgment must be reinforced with methods that literally aim at creating the clearest possible image of the vessel and vascular changes.

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Synergids were not cleared and could not be recognised as individual cells.

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Perhaps we would like to have a clearer and more polemically rousing conclusion, but this mixed one certainly seems the most likely.

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Perhaps the clearest aspect of the new political environment of kouenkai is that the norm should soon become one candidate per party per electoral district.

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Perhaps the weakness of this view can be made clearer simply by substituting concrete historical terms for abstract labels.

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Incorporating path dependence thus provides a clearer picture of the long-term evolution of legislation.

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Only then can the field be cleared for a more substantial reassessment of the political and religious history of the reign.

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All its leaders were cleared of all charges.

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The total rate of potentially infectious contacts is given by the last column, relative to the rate, m, of clearing carriage.

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A clearer distinction needs to be drawn between upper (information exchange) and lower (information collection) ontologies.

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Nematodes were collected, fixed, and cleared for examination with lactophenol.

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However, for many readers, this "category-free" presentation may be clearer, and indeed, may encourage them to investigate the general tools provided by the semantic approach.

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Nematodes were cleared with lactophenol for morphological identification; no electrophoretic diagnosis was attempted.

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However, the rebellions were limited in scope and character : when the smoke and dust finally cleared, it was evident that democracy had not been weakened.

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Before leaving this topic, there is at least one significant issue that needs to be cleared up.

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Translations of clear

in Chinese (Traditional)

能被理解的, 明白的, 清楚的…

in Chinese (Simplified)

能被理解的, 明白的, 清楚的…

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nítido, claro, transparente…

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nítido, claro, transparente…

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स्पष्ट, निश्चित, कोणतीही शंका नसणे किंवा स्पष्ट…

分かりやすい, はっきりしている, 透明な…

açık, anlaşılabilir, net…

clair/claire, évident/-ente, dégagé/-ée…

clar, nítid, transparent…

doorzichtig, helder, duidelijk…

புரிந்துகொள், கேட்க, படிக்க அல்லது பார்க்க எளிது…

(समझने, सुनने, पढ़ने या देखने में) स्पष्ट…

સ્પષ્ટ, સ્વચ્છ, સાફ…

klar, gennemsigtig, tydelig…

klar, genomskinlig, tydlig…

jernih, terang, jelas…

klar, deutlich, frei…

klar, tydelig, utvetydig…

صاف, واضح, سیدھا…

прозорий, ясний, чистий…

ясный, понятный, четкий…

అర్థం చేసుకోవడానికి వినడానికి చదవడానికి లేక చూడడానికి స్పష్టంగా ఉన్న, స్పష్టం, నిర్మలమైన…

واضِح, مَكْشوف, مِن دون شَك…

স্পষ্ট, সহজ, সহজবোধ্য…

průhledný, jasný, zřetelný…

terang, bening, cerah…

ใส, ที่ไม่มีเมฆหรือหมอก, ชัดเจน…

trong suốt, trong trẻo, rõ ràng…

jasny, wyraźny, jednoznaczny…

명확한, 분명한, 투명한…

chiaro, nitido, trasparente…

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cleansing

cleantech

cleanup

clear

clear (something) up

clear case of something/doing something

clear conscience

clear head

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clear of something

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clear-cut

clear-out

clear head

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Phrasal Verbs

clear out

clear up

clear up something

clear (something) up

clear off

clear sth out

stand clear

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Idioms and phrases

(as) clear as mud idiom

clear the air idiom

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clear (ABLE TO BE UNDERSTOOD)

do I make myself clear?

clear (CERTAIN)

clear (NOT MARKED OR CLOUDY)

clear (NOT BLOCKED)

clear (NOT GUILTY)

clear (NOT CONFUSED)

clear (WITHOUT PROBLEMS)

clear (LEFT)

clear (NOT TOUCHING)

Verb

clear (REMOVE BLOCK)

clear your throat

clear (PROVE INNOCENCE)

clear (GIVE PERMISSION)

clear (MAKE PURE)

clear (NOT CONFUSED)

clear (GET RID OF)

clear your debts/clear yourself of debts

clear (HAVE LEFT)

clear (CHEQUE)

clear (NOT TOUCH)

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clear

steer/stay/keep clear

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clear (UNDERSTANDABLE)

clear (CERTAIN)

clear (NOT CONFUSED)

clear (SEEING THROUGH)

clear (BE NOT GUILTY)

clear (GET RID OF)

Verb

clear (MAKE NOT GUILTY)

clear (GET RID OF)

clear (NOT TOUCH)

clear (GIVE PERMISSION)

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clear

clear customs

clear your desk

clear your schedule/diary/calendar

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clear

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adjective

ˈklir

Synonyms of clear

: bright, luminous

bonfires clear and bright—Shakespeare

: cloudless

specifically

: less than one-tenth covered

a clear sky

: free from mist, haze, or dust

a clear day

: untroubled, serene

a clear gaze

: clean, pure: such as

: free from blemishes

clear skin

: easily seen through : transparent

clear glass clear plastic bags

: free from abnormal sounds on auscultation

: easily heard

a loud and clear sound

: easily visible : plain

a clear signal

: free from obscurity or ambiguity : easily understood : unmistakable

a clear explanation

: capable of sharp discernment : keen

a clear thinker

: free from doubt : sure

not clear on how to proceed

: free from guile or guilt : innocent

a clear conscience

: unhampered by restriction or limitation: such as

: free of debts or charges

a clear estate

: net

a clear profit

: unqualified, absolute

a clear victory

: free from obstruction

clear passage

: emptied of contents or cargo

A ship is clear after unloading.

: free from entanglement or contact

staying clear of controversy keep clear of the boundary

: bare, denuded

clear ground

clearness

noun

clear

2 of 4

adverb

: in a clear manner

to cry loud and clear

: all the way

drove clear across the state

clear

3 of 4

verb

cleared; clearing; clears

transitive verb

: to make clear or translucent

clear the water by filtering

: to free from pollution or cloudiness

clear the atmosphere

: to free from accusation or blame : exonerate, vindicate

the opportunity to clear himself

: to give insight to : enlighten

clear my mind about the new arrangement

: to make intelligible : explain

clear up the mystery

: to free from what obstructs or is unneeded: such as

(1)

: open sense 1b

clear a path

(2)

: to remove unwanted growth or items from

clear the land of timber

(3)

: to rid or make a rasping noise as if ridding (the throat) of phlegm

needed to clear my throat

(4)

: to erase stored or displayed data from (a device, such as a computer or calculator)

: to empty of occupants

clear the room

: disentangle

clear a fishing line

: to remove from an area or place

clear the dishes from the table

: transmit, dispatch

: to submit for approval

clear it with me first

: authorize, approve

cleared the article for publication

: such as

(1)

: to certify as trustworthy

clear a person for classified information

(2)

: to permit (an aircraft) to proceed usually with a specified action

the plane was cleared to land

: to free from obligation or encumbrance

: settle, discharge

clear an account

c(1)

: to free (a ship or shipment) by payment of duties or harbor fees

(2)

: to pass through (customs)

: to gain without deduction : net

clear a profit

: to put through a clearinghouse

clear a check

: to go over, under, or by without touching

the ball just cleared the uprights

: to move through successfully : pass

the bill cleared the legislature

intransitive verb

: to become clear

it cleared up quickly after the rain

: to go away : vanish

the symptoms cleared gradually

: sell

Hogs cleared at steady rates.

: to obtain permission to discharge cargo

: to conform to regulations or pay requisite fees prior to leaving port

The ship cleared yesterday and is ready to sail.

: to pass through a clearinghouse

: to go to an authority (as for approval) before becoming effective

All tax bills must clear through our committee.

clearable

ˈklir-ə-bəl

adjective

clear

4 of 4

noun

: a clear space or part

: a high arcing shot over an opponent's head in badminton

Phrases

clear the air

or less commonly clear the atmosphere

: to remove elements of hostility, tension, confusion, or uncertainty

had a long meeting to clear the air

clear the decks

: to make sweeping preparations for action

in the clear

: in inside measurement

corridors three feet in the clear

: free from guilt or suspicion

The jury's decision was that he was in the clear.

: in plaintext : not in code or cipher

a message sent in the clear

Synonyms

Adjective

crystal

crystal clear

crystalline

limpid

liquid

lucent

pellucid

see-through

transparent

Verb

free

open

unblock

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clear, transparent, translucent, limpid mean capable of being seen through. clear implies absence of cloudiness, haziness, or muddiness.

clear water

transparent implies being so clear that objects can be seen distinctly.

a transparent sheet of film

translucent implies the passage of light but not a clear view of what lies beyond.

translucent frosted glass

limpid suggests the soft clearness of pure water.

her eyes were limpid pools of blue

clear, perspicuous, lucid mean quickly and easily understood. clear implies freedom from obscurity, ambiguity, or undue complexity.

clear instructions

perspicuous applies to a style that is simple and elegant as well as clear.

a perspicuous style

lucid suggests a clear logical coherence and evident order of arrangement.

a lucid explanation

synonyms see in addition

evident

Examples of clear in a Sentence

Adjective

There are clear differences between the two candidates.

She's the clear favorite to win the election.

I'm not completely happy with the plan, but I see no clear alternative.

He was the clear winner.

She has made it abundantly clear that she does not support us.

It's not clear how much longer we'll have to wait.

“Changes will have to be made.” “Yes, that's clear.”

Her writing has a clear style.

The instructions weren't very clear about when we were supposed to begin.

I think I have a clear understanding of the problem.

Adverb

We drove clear across the state.

The ball rolled clear across the street.

Verb

The sky cleared after the rain.

The weather is cloudy now, but it's clearing gradually.

The morning fog gradually cleared.

When the smoke cleared, we could see that the building had been completely destroyed.

The water cleared after the mud had settled.

My skin cleared when I started using the cream.

They cleared timber from the land.

She cleared everything out of the closet.

I'll clear those books out of the way.

The police ordered the crowd to clear the area.

Recent Examples on the WebAdjective

Her advice was always realistic, level-headed, clear and encouraging.

—Alex Ritman, Variety, 1 Mar. 2024

What that means, at least for Barahona’s immediate future, wasn’t exactly clear.

—Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2024

And even though the palace was clear from the outset that the Princess of Wales’ recuperation would take her away from public duties for several months after her abdominal operation, people are still trying to fill in the gaps.

—Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN, 1 Mar. 2024

Amid a vacuum of information about the princess, it's become clear that fans of the royals and social media spectators alike are just looking for answers.

—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2024

This westernmost community on Bogue Banks is a treasured vacation getaway for families, with its 12 miles of clean shores, clear waters, and old-fashioned neighborhoods and vibe.

—Tracey Minkin, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2024

At that point, your best alternative, short of living with a shower door that doesn’t look clear, is to replace the glass.

—Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 1 Mar. 2024

The snowmobile also includes year 3000-like front and rear-end lights, plus a windshield that keeps your vision clear on the Black Diamond.

—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 1 Mar. 2024

There’s a clear color palette for each character, Barrett explained.

—Scarlett Harris, CNN, 18 Feb. 2024

Adverb

The line of people waiting for a table at the Paris Coffee Shop on Saturday morning stretched back clear to the kitchen, as the front door swung open every few minutes.

—Jack Howland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2024

Over the past two weeks, in nearly every public statement, Israeli leaders have made their future target in the war in Gaza clear: Rafah.

—Neri Zilber, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Feb. 2024

The first bad sign was having to walk clear across the convention center to get there, cutting into her already brief pumping window.

—Tara Bannow, STAT, 18 Jan. 2024

For every $1,000 more that borrowers take out, one year is added to their repayment plan — so people who took out $14,000 could see their debt wiped clear after paying for 12 years.

—Cheyenne Haslett, ABC News, 12 Jan. 2024

Incumbent district switchers Boebert’s move is a rare example of an incumbent lawmaker moving clear across the state to run in a different district.

—David Mark, Washington Examiner, 12 Jan. 2024

In contrast, some luxury brands are steering clear, suggesting that mass produced items run against the idea of rarity on which they are built.

—Yusuf Khan, WSJ, 10 Jan. 2024

Making the stakes clear requires taking Trump’s hair-raising promises seriously.

—Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times, 31 Dec. 2023

After her initial response, Pink then sent a tweet making her stance on aging clear once and for all.

—Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 13 Dec. 2023

Verb

Miami pushed for more goals in the second period and was rewarded when Jordi Alba’s fantastic run and shot was cleared onto the crossbar, only for Messi to bundle home the rebound with his chest.

—George Ramsay, CNN, 3 Mar. 2024

Eventually, new projects broke ground as supply chains cleared their backlogs and construction hiring ramped up.

—Rachel Siegel, Washington Post, 3 Mar. 2024

Homeless advocates say clearing camps can be traumatizing for unsheltered people, who can be torn from encampment communities and forced to part with their possessions.

—Ethan Varian, The Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2024

Rodriguez will also be charged when he’s cleared by doctors, police said.

—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Mar. 2024

Dismissals were delayed for a short time before law enforcement cleared the schools to resume dismissals around 3:30 p.m.

Police continue to investigate the incident, and anyone with information about it may contact the department at 913-971-6363 or by calling the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-8477.

—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 1 Mar. 2024

The Prime Minister acknowledged the severity of such accusations and welcomed a thorough inquiry to clear his name.

—Zenger News, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024

Culbertson cleared the courtroom after the verdict so lawyers in the case could speak with jurors.

—The Arizona Republic, 29 Feb. 2024

Both defendants initially pleaded not guilty to all charges and insisted they would be cleared at trial.

—Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2024

Noun

Only Chloe sense its [clears throat] presence, at least until things start getting violently thrown around.

—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 20 Jan. 2024

Even with Marvel’s recommitment to compassion in the midst of conflict, the brand isn’t entirely in the clear.

—Ken Makin, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Nov. 2023

Holding all of these disparate ideas together is Vanillaware’s incredible 2D art, along with a clear to desire to experiment.

—Andrew Webster, The Verge, 23 Nov. 2023

On third-and-2, Alexander scooted into the clear to put HSE ahead 28-21 with 6:45 left.

—Matthew Glenesk, The Indianapolis Star, 8 Sep. 2023

Outside: Keep a distance from power lines, poles, trees, bridges, buildings, signs and vehicles; stay in the clear.

—Cameron Fozi, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Oct. 2023

Three snaps earlier, Fields connected on a 48-yard deep ball to rookie Tyler Scott, who torched cornerback Greg Stroman with his release, then used his speed to break into the clear.

—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2023

The boys of Fiji, as the frat was called, seemed to be in the clear.

—T.a. Frank, Washington Post, 28 June 2023

Alyssa Edwards, North Harford, senior, goalie Eighty-four saves, 27 clears and one caused turnover marked a strong senior season for Edwards.

—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 26 June 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Adjective, Adverb, Verb, and Noun

Middle English clere, from Anglo-French cler, from Latin clarus clear, bright; akin to Latin calare to call — more at low entry 3

First Known Use

Adjective

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Adverb

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Noun

1674, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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Phrases Containing clear

all clear

(as) clear as a bell

as clear as day/daylight/anything

clear-cut

clear conscience

as clear as mud

clear-cutting

clear-air turbulence

clear the atmosphere

clear the air

clear someone's name

clear sailing

clear-sighted

clear one's name

free and clear

clear up (something)

clear the way

clear up

clear the cobwebs

let's get one thing perfectly clear

is that clear?

the coast is clear

see one's way (clear) to

steer clear

the all clear

make oneself clear

clear away

loud and clear

clear out

clear of

clear one's throat

clear oneself

clear head

clear-eyed

clear off

clear-felling

crystal clear

in the clear

clear the decks

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clear

1 of 4

adjective

ˈkli(ə)r

: shining brightly : luminous

clear sunlight

: free from clouds, haze, dust, or mist

a clear day

: free from trouble : serene

a clear gaze

: free of blemishes

a clear complexion

: easily seen through : transparent

clear glass

: easily heard, seen, or understood

a clear voice the meaning was clear

: free from doubt : sure

a clear understanding of the issue

: free from guilt : innocent

a clear conscience

: free from restriction or entanglement

a clear profit the coast is clear

clearness

noun

clear

2 of 4

adverb

: in a clear manner

shout loud and clear

: all the way : completely

can see clear to the mountains the hole goes clear through

clear

3 of 4

verb

: to make or become clear

clear the water by filtering the sky is clearing

: to go away : vanish

clouds cleared away after the rain

: to free from blame

cleared my name

: to make understandable : explain

cleared the matter up for me

: to free from things blocking

clear land for crops clear a path

: to remove stored or displayed data from (as a computer or calculator)

: to give or get approval

the proposal cleared the committee

: to pay in full : settle

clear an account

: to go through customs

: net entry 4

cleared a profit

: to get rid of : remove

clear the dishes from the table

: to go over or by without touching

cleared the fence

clearable

-ə-bəl

adjective

clearer

-ər

noun

clear

4 of 4

noun

: a clear space or part

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English clere "clear, bright," from early French cler (same meaning), from Latin clarus "clear, bright" — related to clairvoyance, declare

Medical Definition

clear

1 of 2

adjective

ˈkli(ə)r

of the skin or complexion

: good in texture and color and without blemish or discoloration

of an animal coat

: of uniform shade without spotting

: free from abnormal sounds on auscultation

clear

2 of 2

transitive verb

: to render (a specimen for microscopic examination) transparent by the use of an agent (as an essential oil) that modifies the index of refraction

: to rid (the throat) of phlegm or of something that makes the voice indistinct or husky

Legal Definition

clear

adjective

: unencumbered by outstanding claims or interests

a search showed the title was clear

: free from doubt or ambiguity

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(of an l-sound) having front-vowel resonance; situated before a vowel in the same syllable.: Compare dark (def. 18a). (of a speech sound) produced without frication or aspiration.(in cryptography) not coded or enciphered.: Compare plaintext. bright; shining: a clear flame.Obsolete. illustrious. See moreadverb,clear·er, clear·est.in a clear or distinct manner; clearly.so as not to be in contact with or near; away (often followed by of): Stand clear of the closing doors.Informal. entirely; completely; clean: to cut a piece clear off;to climb clear to the top;to run clear off the road.See moreverb (used with object)to remove people or objects from (usually followed by of): to clear a courtroom of photographers;to clear the table of dishes.to remove (people or objects) (usually followed by from): to clear the photographers from the courtroom;to clear the dishes from the table.to make clear, transparent, or pellucid; free from cloudiness or impurities: to clear a liquid by means of a filter.to make free of confusion, doubt, or uncertainty: He spoke to his supervisor to clear his mind about their working relationship.to make understandable or lucid; free from ambiguity or obscurity: She rephrased the report in order to clear the essential points.to make (a path, road, etc.) by removing any obstruction: He had to cut away the underbrush to clear a path.to eat all the food on: to clear one's plate.to relieve (the throat) of some obstruction, as phlegm, by forcing air through the larynx, usually producing a rasping sound.to make a similar rasping noise in (the throat), as to express disapproval or to attract attention.to remove from (the brow) any traces of tension or anxiety, as folds or wrinkles.to free of anything defamatory or discrediting: to clear one's name.to free from suspicion, accusation, or imputation of guilt; prove or declare innocent:The jury cleared the defendant of the charge.to remove instructions or data from (a computer, calculator, etc.).to pass by or over without contact or entanglement: The ship cleared the reef.The fisherman cleared his line.to pass through or away from: The ship cleared the harbor.The bill cleared the Senate.to pass (checks or other commercial paper) through a clearinghouse.(of mail, telephone calls, etc.) to process, handle, reroute, etc.: The dispatcher clears hundreds of items each day.to free from debt: Just a few dollars more would clear him.The widow had to borrow money to clear her husband's estate.to gain as clear profit: to clear $1000 in a transaction.to pay (a debt) in full.to receive authorization before taking action on: You'll have to clear your plan with headquarters.to give clearance to; authorize: The chairperson has to clear our speeches before the meeting.to authorize (a person, agency, etc.) to use classified information, documents, etc.: He has finally been cleared for highly classified information.to remove trees, buildings, or other obstructions from (land), as for farming or construction.to free (a ship, cargo, etc.) from legal detention at a port by satisfying customs and other requirements.to try or otherwise dispose of (the cases awaiting court action): to clear the docket.(of a commodity) to buy up or sell out the existing supply of.Skin Diving. to drain or expel unwanted water in: to clear a snorkel by sharp exhalations;to clear a regulator and face mask while underwater.Bridge. to establish one or more winning cards in (a given suit) by leading the suit until all the outstanding cards have been drawn: He cleared the heart suit before attacking spades.See moreverb (used without object)to become clear.to exchange checks and bills, and settle balances, as in a clearinghouse.to become free from doubt, anxiety, misunderstanding, etc.: His mind cleared when he heard the truth.to pass an authority for review, approval, etc.: The bill must clear through the assembly before it becomes legal.to remove dishes, food, etc., from a table following a meal: Is it my turn to clear?to remove previously inserted instructions or data from a computer, calculator, typewriter, or the like.Nautical. to comply with customs and other requirements legally imposed on entering or leaving a port (often followed by in or out).to leave port after having complied with such requirements.(of a commodity for sale) to sell out; become bought out: Wheat cleared rapidly.See morenouna clear or unobstructed space.plaintext. a piece of clear lumber.See moreVerb Phrasesclear away / off to remove in order to make room.to leave; escape: We were warned to clear off before the floods came.to disappear; vanish: When the smoke cleared away, we saw that the house was in ruins.clear out, to remove the contents of: Clear out the closet.to remove; take away: Clear out your clothes from the closet.to go away, especially quickly or abruptly.to drive or force out: The police cleared out the pickets by force.clear up, to make clear; explain; solve.to put in order; tidy up.to become better or brighter, as the weather.See moreSee More DefinitionsIdioms about clearin the clear, absolved of blame or guilt; free: He was suspected of the theft, but evidence put him in the clear.en clair. Origin of clear1First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English clere, from Anglo-French, Old French cler, from Latin clārus synonym study For clear3. See clean. Other words for clear1 fair, cloudless, sunny 2 translucent, limpid, crystalline, diaphanous 8 intelligible, comprehensible, lucid, plain, perspicuous 10 obvious, manifest, apparent, unmistakable 17 unimpeded, unobstructed 18 unhampered, unencumbered 33 clarify, purify, refine 42 exonerate, absolve, vindicate, excuseSee synonyms for clear on Thesaurus.comOpposites for clear1 cloudy, dark 8, 10 obscure 13 uncertainSee antonyms for clear on Thesaurus.comOther words from clearclear·a·ble, adjectiveclearness, nounhalf-clear, adjectivehalf-clearly, adverbpre·clear, verb (used with object)un·clear, adjectiveun·clear·ly, adverbun·clear·a·ble, adjectiveun·cleared, adjectivewell-cleared, adjectiveWords Nearby clearclean-techclean technologyCleanthescleanupclean woolclearclear-air turbulenceclearanceclear and present dangerclear as a bellclear as crystalDictionary.com Unabridged

Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2024How to use clear in a sentenceEven those who have remained free and clear of the virus have had their lives fundamentally disrupted.The NBA’s week of controversies show how hard life is outside of the bubble | Ben Golliver | February 12, 2021 | Washington PostIf sites contain words with a high volume, it’s clear that they’re going to get more traffic.A comprehensive guide on using Google Trends for keyword research | Aayush Gupta | February 12, 2021 | Search Engine WatchIf Bauer pitches to the level his contract dictates, even for just one year, the Dodgers are clear favorites to repeat as World Series champions.Trevor Bauer, unorthodox star with an unorthodox deal, gets an unorthodox Dodgers intro | Chelsea Janes | February 12, 2021 | Washington PostA clear sign of the times, it was the first instance of the luxury powerhouse partnering with a celebrity, or a woman of color, to launch a brand from scratch.Why Rihanna’s luxury collaboration with LVMH failed | Marc Bain | February 10, 2021 | QuartzRebecca Hull recently launched a clear mask giveaway through the Independence Center, a nonprofit that advocates for people with disabilities in Colorado Springs.Ford’s next pandemic mission: Clear N95 masks and low-cost air filters | Hannah Denham | February 9, 2021 | Washington PostThe story of fluoridation reads like a postmodern fable, and the moral is clear: a scientific discovery might seem like a boon.Anti-Fluoriders Are The OG Anti-Vaxxers | Michael Schulson | July 27, 2016 | THE DAILY BEASTBut the tide was turning on this issue, an email from another constituent made clear.Jeb Bush’s Unseen Anti-Gay Marriage Emails | Jackie Kucinich | January 9, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTThe use of slurs from both characters makes it clear just how “new” the idea of an openly gay son is even in this time.‘Empire’ Review: Hip-Hop Musical Chairs with an Insane Soap Opera Twist | Judnick Mayard | January 8, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTInstead, straighten your civic backbone and push back in clear conscience.Why We Stand With Charlie Hebdo—And You Should Too | John Avlon | January 8, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTHe made clear that he fully appreciated what the cops had done.Shot Down During the NYPD Slowdown | Michael Daly | January 7, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTIt separates into three layers upon standing—a brown deposit, a clear fluid, and a frothy layer.A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis | James Campbell ToddHowever this be, it is hard to say that these fibs have that clear intention to deceive which constitutes a complete lie.Children's Ways | James SullyKnowing by experience that he would soon be up to it, he used his pole with all his might, hoping to steer clear of it.The Giant of the North | R.M. BallantyneI am pleading for a clear white light of education that shall go like the sun round the whole world.The Salvaging Of Civilisation | H. G. (Herbert George) WellsIs the Bible revelation so clear and explicit that no difference of opinion as to its meaning is possible?God and my Neighbour | Robert BlatchfordSee More ExamplesBritish Dictionary definitions for clearclear/ (klɪə) /adjectivefree from darkness or obscurity; bright(of weather) free from dullness or cloudstransparent: clear watereven and pure in tone or colour: clear bluewithout discoloration, blemish, or defect: a clear skineasy to see or hear; distinctfree from doubt or confusion: his instructions are not clear(postpositive) certain in the mind; sure: are you clear?(in combination) perceptive, alert: clear-headedevident or obvious: it is clear that he won't come now(of sounds or the voice) not harsh or hoarseserene; calmwithout qualification or limitation; complete: a clear victoryfree of suspicion, guilt, or blame: a clear consciencefree of obstruction; open: a clear passagefree from debt or obligation(of money, profits, etc) without deduction; netemptied of freight or cargo(of timber) having a smooth, unblemished surfaceAlso: in clear (of a message, etc) not in codeAlso: light phonetics denoting an (l) in whose articulation the main part of the tongue is brought forward giving the sound of a front-vowel timbreshowjumping (of a round) ridden without any fences being knocked down or any points being lostSee moreadverbin a clear or distinct mannercompletely or utterly(postpositive often foll by of) not in contact (with); free: stand clear of the gatesSee morenouna clear spaceanother word for clearancein the clear free of suspicion, guilt, or blamesport able to receive a pass without being tackledSee moreverbto make or become free from darkness, obscurity, etc(intr) (of the weather) to become free from dullness, fog, rain, etc(of mist, fog, etc) to disappear(tr) to free from impurity or blemish(tr) to free from doubt or confusion: to clear one's mind(tr) to rid of objects, obstructions, etc(tr) to make or form (a path, way, etc) by removing obstructions(tr) to free or remove (a person or thing) from something, such as suspicion, blame, or guilt(tr) to move or pass by or over without contact or involvement: he cleared the wall easily(tr) to rid (the throat) of phlegm or obstruction(tr) to make or gain (money) as profit(tr often foll by off) to discharge or settle (a debt)(tr) to free (a debtor) from obligation(intr) (of a cheque) to pass through one's bank and be charged against one's accountbanking to settle accounts by exchanging (commercial documents) in a clearing houseto permit (ships, aircraft, cargo, passengers, etc) to unload, disembark, depart, etc, after fulfilling the customs and other requirements, or (of ships, etc) to be permitted to unload, etcto obtain or give (clearance)(tr) to obtain clearance from(tr) microscopy to make (specimens) transparent by immersion in a fluid such as xylene(tr) to permit (a person, company, etc) to see or handle classified information(tr) military to achieve transmission of (a signalled message) and acknowledgment of its receipt at its destinationto decode (a message, etc)(tr) sport to hit, kick, carry, or throw (the ball) out of the defence area(tr) computing to remove data from a storage device and replace it with particular characters that usually indicate zero(tr) NZ to remove (trees, scrub, etc) from landclear the air See air (def. 11)clear the decks to prepare for action, as by removing obstacles from a field of activity or combatSee moreSee More DefinitionsOrigin of clear1C13 clere, from Old French cler, from Latin clārus clear, bright, brilliant, illustriousSee also clear away, clear off, clear out, clear upDerived forms of clearclearable, adjectiveclearer, nounclearness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition

Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Other Idioms and Phrases with clearclearIn addition to the idioms beginning with clearclear as a bellclear as crystalclear as mudclear awayclear offclear one's nameclear outclear the airclear the decksclear the tableclear upclear withalso see: coast is clearfree and clearhave a clear consciencein the clearloud and clearout of a clear blue skysee one's way (clear)steer clear ofSee More OriginsThe American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary

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Est. 1828

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Synonyms of clear

adjective

as in crystal

as in obvious

as in confident

as in sunny

as in conclusive

as in cleared

as in innocent

as in shining

verb

as in to open

as in to rid

as in to pay

as in to empty

as in to clarify

as in to free

as in to smooth

as in to acquit

as in to approve

as in to remove

as in to inform

as in to earn

adverb

as in through

as in crystalas in obviousas in confidentas in sunnyas in conclusiveas in clearedas in innocentas in shiningas in to openas in to ridas in to payas in to emptyas in to clarifyas in to freeas in to smoothas in to acquitas in to approveas in to removeas in to informas in to earnas in through

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adjective

Definition of clear

as in crystal

easily seen through

the clear glass walls of the aquarium's giant ocean tank

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

crystal

transparent

liquid

translucent

crystalline

crystal clear

lucid

limpid

pellucid

sheer

lucent

see-through

uncolored

colorless

semitransparent

diaphanous

glassy

vitreous

semitranslucent

transparentized

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

opaque

cloudy

colored

dark

tinted

hazy

glazed

foggy

nebulous

dense

misty

smoky

muddy

murky

turbid

filmy

smokey

as in obvious

not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation

the meaning of her broad smile was clear to the whole class

Synonyms & Similar Words

obvious

apparent

evident

unmistakable

straightforward

distinct

broad

transparent

unambiguous

visible

lucid

plain

clear-cut

unequivocal

simple

decided

manifest

ringing

luminous

perspicuous

crystal clear

pellucid

palpable

understandable

comprehensible

explicit

bright-line

noticeable

intelligible

bald

patent

tangible

open-and-shut

barefaced

unambivalent

nonambiguous

luculent

bald-faced

recognizable

tidy

appreciable

knowable

discernible

digestible

sensible

uncomplicated

discernable

observable

perceptible

overt

cognizable

self-explanatory

self-evident

comprehendible

clean-cut

graspable

readable

legible

fathomable

undisguised

clean

trenchant

decipherable

black-and-white

well-defined

cognoscible

fair

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

unclear

ambiguous

dark

obscure

mysterious

indistinct

clouded

cryptic

equivocal

enigmatic

unintelligible

incomprehensible

indecipherable

unfathomable

vague

unknowable

subtle

enigmatical

unapparent

gray

imperceptible

unclarified

grey

hazy

nonobvious

cloudy

obfuscated

slippery

nebulous

indefinite

indeterminate

impalpable

murky

sketchy

inappreciable

misty

imprecise

insensible

noncommittal

indiscernible

illegible

unreadable

gauzy

undecipherable

as in confident

having or showing a mind free from doubt

I need to be absolutely clear about what you're saying

Synonyms & Similar Words

confident

sure

positive

certain

assured

implicit

doubtless

sanguine

cocksure

resolute

decisive

unwavering

unhesitating

self-assured

self-confident

unquestioning

unfaltering

self-conceited

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

uncertain

doubtful

unsure

dubious

hesitant

indecisive

unassuming

wavering

vacillating

diffident

as in sunny

not stormy or cloudy

novice pilots can only fly on clear days

Synonyms & Similar Words

sunny

bright

cloudless

fair

unclouded

mild

peaceful

sunshiny

gentle

moderate

calm

pleasant

serene

temperate

tranquil

placid

balmy

fine

clement

halcyon

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

cloudy

rough

dirty

raw

bleak

turbulent

severe

stormy

foul

rainy

harsh

overcast

nasty

tempestuous

inclement

breezy

squally

hazy

murky

foggy

blustery

gusty

misty

sunless

blustering

soupy

as in conclusive

serving to put an end to all debate or questioning

the evidence is clear: he's innocent

Synonyms & Similar Words

conclusive

decisive

definitive

last

determinative

deciding

determinate

definite

absolute

compelling

irrefutable

convincing

indisputable

incontrovertible

unquestionable

undeniable

unambiguous

incontestable

positive

dispositive

unequivocal

undisputable

unanswerable

indubitable

undisputed

uncontested

unchallenged

sure

inarguable

telling

cogent

undebatable

persuasive

certain

hands-down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

unclear

inconclusive

problematic

doubtful

questionable

ambiguous

debatable

indecisive

problematical

moot

disputable

equivocal

controversial

disputed

refutable

doubtable

debated

as in cleared

allowing passage without obstruction

flooding was widespread, and only some roads are clear so far

Synonyms & Similar Words

cleared

open

navigable

unobstructed

empty

emptied

unclosed

free

wide

unclogged

unlocked

unstopped

revealed

exposed

passable

vacant

unoccupied

gaping

unsealed

enterable

unfolded

unfurled

unfastened

unbuttoned

unlatched

yawning

unbarred

unbolted

unclenched

unzipped

unclasped

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

blocked

stopped

closed

shut

clogged

obstructed

plugged

uncleared

jammed

stuffed

impassable

hampered

impassible

hindered

constricted

cramped

encumbered

gated

dammed

impeded

blockaded

barricaded

trammelled

trammeled

interfered (with)

as in innocent

free from guilt or blame

slept with a clear conscience

Synonyms & Similar Words

innocent

acquitted

in the clear

cleared

blameless

faultless

irreproachable

impeccable

guiltless

lily-white

ethical

moral

cleanhanded

inculpable

vindicated

absolved

virtuous

righteous

upright

exonerated

law-abiding

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

guilty

culpable

punishable

indictable

accused

impeachable

blameworthy

censurable

blamable

condemned

convicted

indicted

shamefaced

hangdog

impeached

shamed

as in shining

giving off or reflecting much light

spermaceti candles were once highly prized for the clear flame that they produced

Synonyms & Similar Words

shining

luminous

glowing

bright

dazzling

shiny

brilliant

radiant

gleaming

flashing

sparkling

shimmering

lucid

blazing

flickering

splendid

lustrous

glistening

burning

glittering

blinding

lucent

effulgent

incandescent

refulgent

polished

beaming

lambent

flaming

fiery

shined

fulgent

candescent

sheeny

bedazzling

sunny

glaring

glancing

ardent

twinkling

winking

shimmery

scintillating

burnished

flaring

glimmering

red-hot

gemmy

glinting

scintillant

ablaze

glistering

aglitter

combusting

agleam

coruscant

ultrabright

superbright

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

dim

dull

dark

obscure

lackluster

murky

obscured

darkened

gloomy

blackened

somber

sombre

dusky

cloudy

dimmed

unlit

darkish

pitch-black

shadowy

pitch-dark

darkling

lightless

unbright

pale

shady

gray

grey

unbrilliant

darksome

tenebrous

leaden

sunless

shadowlike

palish

clear

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verb

as in to open

to rid the surface of (as an area) from things in the way

the early settlers worked hard to clear the land for crops

Synonyms & Similar Words

open

facilitate

unblock

smooth

free

strip

loosen (up)

unplug

ease

unstop

unchoke

unclog

unclutter

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

block

stop

obstruct

dam

plug

clog

clutter (up)

as in to rid

to set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers

cleared the woods of brush

Synonyms & Similar Words

rid

relieve

free

divest

unburden

liberate

disencumber

loose

loosen

rescue

disburden

spring

emancipate

bail (out)

discharge

enfranchise

redeem

extricate

release

deliver

disentangle

disengage

unfetter

uncage

unbind

unchain

manumit

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

burden

encumber

saddle

subject

hamper

restrain

weight (down)

bog (down)

weigh down

shackle

fetter

as in to pay

to give what is owed for

finally cleared the last debt

Synonyms & Similar Words

pay

meet

stand

settle

balance

pay off

pay up

discharge

liquidate

spring (for)

foot

quit

ante (up)

pony up

recompense

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

repudiate

as in to empty

to remove the contents of

cleared a drawer so there would be a place to store his clothes

Synonyms & Similar Words

empty

evacuate

clean

eliminate

vacate

void

drain

sweep

draw (off)

purge

exhaust

waste

flush

deplete

bleed

scour

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

fill

load

as in to clarify

to remove usually visible impurities from

cleared the car windows

Synonyms & Similar Words

clarify

filter

clean

fine

extract

refine

process

distil

purify

distill

wash

purge

garble

rectify

cleanse

decontaminate

sift

leach

disinfect

screen

sieve

sanitize

elutriate

bolt

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

dull

muddy

dirty

cloud

soil

contaminate

pollute

taint

defile

besmirch

foul

sully

begrime

as in to free

to set free from entanglement or difficulty

cleared himself of any involvement in the matter

Synonyms & Similar Words

free

save

liberate

extricate

cut loose

disentangle

redeem

disengage

rescue

untangle

release

disembarrass

deliver

unravel

unburden

untie

disencumber

unsnarl

disburden

untwine

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

impede

hinder

obstruct

hamper

block

burden

embroil

weigh

entangle

load

encumber

as in to smooth

to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions

plows promptly cleared the roads of snow

Synonyms & Similar Words

open

smooth

facilitate

free

unstop

unplug

unclog

loosen (up)

ease

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

stop

block

dam (up)

impede

clog (up)

hinder

plug (up)

interfere (with)

obstruct

hamper

encumber

constrict

blockade

trammel

barricade

as in to acquit

to free from a charge of wrongdoing

she had once been accused of embezzlement, but an investigation by the bank cleared her

Synonyms & Similar Words

acquit

vindicate

absolve

exonerate

forgive

exculpate

excuse

liberate

release

atone (for)

redeem

condone

discharge

pardon

redress

remit

avenge

expiate

revenge

whitewash

unburden

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

incriminate

charge

accuse

impeach

indict

criminate

convict

arraign

as in to approve

to give official acceptance of as satisfactory

the administration cleared the plan, and building should begin shortly

Synonyms & Similar Words

approve

ratify

confirm

finalize

endorse

okay

sign

acknowledge

sanction

authorize

formalize

warrant

initial

affirm

approbate

accredit

validate

enable

bless

homologate

indorse

certify

permit

pass

allow

sanctify

license

legalize

sign off (on)

rubber-stamp

reapprove

canonize

licence

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deny

negative

reject

turn down

disallow

decline

prohibit

veto

disapprove

ignore

forbid

disregard

ban

proscribe

enjoin

overlook

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interdict

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rebuff

as in to remove

to take away from a place or position

cleared the dishes from the table

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remove

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draw

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abstract

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move

cut

shift

draw off

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demount

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put

place

position

set

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mount

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anchor

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clamp

stick

moor

set up

embed

root

site

imbed

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entrench

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implant

ingrain

engrain

intrench

as in to inform

to give information to

please clear my mind about the new arrangement regarding reimbursement for traveling expenses

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inform

tell

advise

brief

instruct

teach

apprise

fill in

familiarize

educate

alert

enlighten

clue (in)

verse

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notify

hip

let someone know

catch up

wise (up)

keep (someone) posted

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reassure

disclose (to)

announce (to)

advertise

lecture

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school

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disabuse

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tutor

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mislead

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as in to earn

to receive after charges and deductions have been made

cleared enough from that stock transaction to be able to afford a new luxury automobile

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earn

make

get

realize

gain

net

clean up

garner

rake (in)

cash in (on)

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gross

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as in through

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through

across

over

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How does the adjective clear contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of clear are limpid, translucent, and transparent. While all these words mean "capable of being seen through," clear implies absence of cloudiness, haziness, or muddiness.

clear water

When could limpid be used to replace clear?

Although the words limpid and clear have much in common, limpid suggests the soft clearness of pure water.

her eyes were limpid pools of blue

When can translucent be used instead of clear?

The synonyms translucent and clear are sometimes interchangeable, but translucent implies the passage of light but not a clear view of what lies beyond.

translucent frosted glass

When would transparent be a good substitute for clear?

While the synonyms transparent and clear are close in meaning, transparent implies being so clear that objects can be seen distinctly.

a transparent sheet of film

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clear adjective OPAL WOPAL S /klɪə(r)/ /klɪr/(comparative clearer, superlative clearest)Word Familyclear adjective (≠ unclear)clearly adverbclarity nounclarify verbIdioms

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easy to understand easy to understand and not confusingShe gave me clear and precise directions.Are these instructions clear enough?Your meaning needs to be clear.You'll do as you're told—is that clear? clear about something She was quite clear about her reasons for leaving.This behaviour must stop—do I make myself clear (= express myself clearly so there is no doubt about what I mean)?I hope I made it clear to him that he was no longer welcome here.Extra ExamplesI hope I made it clear to him that he's not welcome here.Our policy on pensions is perfectly clear.She has a clear, simple writing style.Your meaning needs to be crystal clear.This is a clear and concise practical guide.a clear and unambiguous statementThe plan is very clear and simple.We have clear and consistent expectations for our students.The figures will give a clearer picture of the financial benefits.They made it absolutely clear that I was expected to help.Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbsbeseembecome…adverbextremelyfairlyvery…prepositiontophrasesclear and conciseSee full entry

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without doubt obvious and leaving no doubt at allThis is a clear case of fraud.She won the election by a clear majority.His height gives him a clear advantage.a clear warning of the risksHe left no clear indication of his wishes.We must send a clear message to young people that cyberbullying will not be tolerated.There is clear evidence that he was involved with the gang.They made their intentions abundantly clear. it is clear to somebody (that)… It was quite clear to me that she was lying.It is clear from the graph that sales have dropped sharply. clear what, how, whether, etc… It is not clear what they want us to do.How he got there was not clear.Synonyms clearclearobvious ▪ apparent ▪ evident ▪ plainThese words all describe something that is easy to see or understand.clear easy to see or understand and leaving no doubts:It was quite clear to me that she was lying.obvious easy to see or understand:It’s obvious from what he said that something is wrong.apparent [not usually before noun] (rather formal) easy to see or understand:It was apparent from her face that she was really upset.evident (rather formal) easy to see or understand:The orchestra played with evident enjoyment.plain easy to see or understand:He made it very plain that he wanted us to leave. which word?These words all have almost exactly the same meaning. There are slight differences in register and patterns of use. If you make something clear/plain, you do so deliberately because you want people to understand something; if you make something obvious, you usually do it without meaning to:I hope I make myself obvious.Try not to make it so clear/plain. In the expressions clear majority, for obvious reasons, for no apparent reason and plain to see, none of the other words can be used instead. You can have a clear/an obvious/a plain case of something but not:an evident case of something.Patternsclear/obvious/apparent/evident/plain to somebody/somethingclear/obvious/apparent/evident/plain that/what/who/how/where/why…to seem/become/make something clear/obvious/apparent/evident/plainperfectly/quite/very clear/obvious/apparent/evident/plainLanguage Bank evidenceevidenceGiving proofThere is clear evidence that TV advertising influences what children buy.It is clear from numerous studies that TV advertising influences what children buy.Recent research demonstrates that TV advertising influences children’s spending habits.Many parents think that TV advertising influences their children. This view is supported by the findings of a recent study, which show a clear link between television advertisements and children’s spending habits.The findings also reveal that most children are unaware of the persuasive purpose of advertising.There is little evidence that children understand the persuasive intent of advertising.The results contradict claims that advertising is unrelated to children’s spending habits.Manufacturers argue that it is difficult to prove that advertising alone influences what children buy.Language Bank impersonalimpersonalGiving opinions using impersonal languageIt is vital that more is done to prevent the illegal trade in wild animals.(Compare: We have to do more to stop people trading wild animals illegally.)It is clear that more needs to be done to protect biodiversity.(Compare: We clearly need to do more to protect biodiversity.)It is unfortunate that the practice of keeping monkeys as pets still continues.(Compare: It’s absolutely terrible that people still keep monkeys as pets.)It is difficult for many people to understand the reasons why certain individuals choose to hunt animals for sport.(Compare: I can’t understand why anyone would want to kill animals for fun.)Unfortunately, it would seem that not enough is being done to support tiger conservation.(Compare: Governments aren’t doing enough to help tiger conservation.)There is no doubt that the greatest threat to polar bears comes from global warming.(Compare: I believe that the greatest threat…)Extra ExamplesIt was clear to us there was a problem.It wasn't entirely clear whether she wanted us to help.There is a clear and present danger to national security.to give a clear sign that we value all studentsWe need to make a clear distinction between private and public rooms.The film is a clear example of Hitchcock's cleverness.One clear winner stood out.One thing is clear—she was not telling the truth.The message of the play is clear. Love is pain.It was immediately clear that she had been crying.It was pretty clear that they didn't want me there.It is becoming increasingly clear that consumers are interested in animal welfare.It seems clear that her separation from the children caused her great distress.You have to make your intentions crystal clear to them.Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbsbeseembecome…adverbextremelyfairlyvery…prepositiontophrasesclear and conciseSee full entry

not confused; having no doubt clear about something Are you clear about the arrangements for tomorrow? clear on something My memory is not clear on that point. clear what, how, whether, etc… I'm still not clear what the job involves.We need a clear understanding of the problems involved.Synonyms suresureconfident ▪ convinced ▪ certain ▪ positive ▪ clearThese words all describe somebody who knows without doubt that something is true or will happen.sure [not before noun] without any doubt that you are right, that something is true, that you will get something or that something will happen:‘Is that John over there?’ ‘I’m not sure.’Are you sure about that?England must win this game to be sure of qualifying. Sure is often used in negative statements and questions, because there is some doubt or worry over the matter. If there is no doubt, people often say quite sure: I’m quite sure (that) I left my bag here (= I have no doubt about it). confident completely sure that something will happen in the way that you want or expect:I’m quite confident that you’ll get the job.The team feels confident of winning. Confident is a stronger and more definite word than sure and is more often used in positive statements, when you feel no worry.convinced [not before noun] completely sure that something is true or right, especially because the evidence seems to prove it or somebody else has persuaded you to believe it:I’m convinced that she’s innocent.certain [not usually before noun] sure that you are right or that something is true:Are you absolutely certain about this? sure or certain?Like sure, certain is often used in negative statements and questions. It is slightly more formal than sure; sure is more frequent, especially in spoken English.positive [not before noun] (rather informal) completely sure that something is true:She was positive that he’d been there.‘Are you sure?’ ‘Positive.’clear (often used in negative statements and questions) having no doubt or confusion about something:My memory isn’t really clear on that point.Patternssure/confident/convinced/certain/positive/clear about somethingsure/confident/convinced/certain of somethingsure/confident/convinced/certain/positive/clear that…sure/certain/clear who/what/how, etc.to feel sure/confident/convinced/certain/positivequite/absolutely/completely/fairly/pretty sure/confident/convinced/certain/positive/clearnot altogether sure/confident/convinced/certain/clearExpress Yourself Asking for clarificationAsking for clarificationWhen you are given some information or asked to do something, you may need to check that you have understood correctly. Here are some ways of asking people to clarify what they said:I’m sorry, I didn’t quite understand.Would you mind explaining that again? I’m not sure that I’ve understood correctly.Sorry, I don't quite follow (you).Can I just check that I’ve got this right?I’m not quite clear about what I’m supposed to do.I’m not really sure what you mean.Sorry, could you repeat that? I didn’t hear what you said.Sorry, would you mind repeating what you just said?If I understand you correctly, you want me to phone the customer and apologize?Do you mean (to say) that the deal's off?What exactly are you saying?So you're saying that the meeting's cancelled?Sorry, did you mean that I should wait here or come back later?Can you just confirm your date of birth for me, please?Extra ExamplesI'm still not clear whether she wants to come or not.My memory isn't really clear on that point.Everyone must be clear about their responsibilities.She has a clear vision of the way things should go with the project.Nobody had a clear idea of what was to come next.We are very clear about what we want to accomplish.Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbsbeadverbextremelyfairlyvery…prepositionaboutonSee full entry mind thinking in a sensible and logical way, especially in a difficult situationa clear thinkerYou'll need to keep a clear head for your interview. easy to see/hear easy to see or hearThe photo wasn't very clear.The voice on the phone was clear and strong.She was in Australia but I could hear her voice as clear as a bell.The image was crisp and clear.The colours in her paintings are very clear and bright.Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbsbelookbecome…adverbextremelyfairlyvery…phrasesloud and clearSee full entry easy to see through that you can see through; transparentThe water was so clear we could see the bottom of the lake.clear glassa clear colourless liquida sheet of clear cellophaneExtra ExamplesThe beach was perfect—white sand and clear blue water.The water comes out of the spring crystal clear and totally pure.Items must be carried in a clear plastic bag.The water was fairly clear.The chairs were made of clear plastic.Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbsbebecomeadverbextremelyfairlyvery…See full entry sky/weather without cloud or mista clear blue skyOn a clear day you can see France.Extra ExamplesIt's likely to be a clear night, with temperatures dropping to freezing.The weather was bright and clear.a crisp, clear autumn morningOn a clear day, you can see the mountains in the distance.clear night skiesTopics Weathera2

skinwithout spots or marksclear skina clear complexion eyesbright and livelyHer clear blue eyes sparkled. not blockedclear (of something) free from things that are blocking the way or covering the surface of somethingThe road was clear and I ran over.All exits must be kept clear of baggage.You won't get a clear view of the stage from here.I always leave a clear desk at the end of the day.Most roads are now clear of snow.Extra ExamplesThe roads are reasonably clear of snow.Make sure you keep all gutters and drainpipes clear of leaves.Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbsbelookseem…adverbcompletelyfairlypretty…prepositionofSee full entry conscienceif you have a clear conscience or your conscience is clear, you do not feel guilty free from something badclear of something free from something that is unpleasantThey were still not clear of all suspicion.We are finally clear of debt.

not touching/near[not before noun] clear (of somebody/something) not touching something; a distance away from somethingThe plane climbed until it was clear of the clouds.Make sure you park your car clear of the entrance. period of time[only before noun] whole or completeAllow three clear days for the letter to arrive.You must give seven clear days’ notice of the meeting. sum of money[only before noun] that remains when taxes, costs, etc. have been taken away synonym netThey had made a clear profit of £2 000. phonetics(of a speech sound) produced with the central part of the tongue close to the top of the mouth. In many accents of (= ways of pronouncing) English, clear /l/ is used before a vowel, as in leave. opposite dark Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French cler, from Latin clarus.Idioms be clear/smooth sailing (North American English) (British English be plain sailing)to be simple and free from trouble

(as) clear as day easy to see or understand (as) clear as mud (informal, humorous) not clear at all; not easy to understandOh well, that's all as clear as mud, then. clear blue water (between A and B) a complete difference or division between two people or groupsVoters want to see clear blue water between the main parties.They failed to put clear blue water between themselves and their competitors. the coast is clear (informal) there is no danger of being seen or caughtAs soon as the coast was clear, he climbed in through the window. keep your head | keep a clear/cool head to remain calm in a difficult situationShe needed to keep a clear head if she was to remain in control.

leave the field clear for somebody to enable somebody to be successful in a particular area of activity because other people or groups have given up competing with themThe complete disarray of the opposition parties leaves the field clear for the government to implement urgent reforms.Topics Successc2 loud and clear in a way that is very easy to understandThe message is coming through loud and clear. see your way (clear) to doing something/to do something to find that it is possible or convenient to do somethingSmall builders cannot see their way clear to take on many trainees. See clear in the Oxford Advanced American DictionarySee clear in the Oxford Learner's Dictionary of Academic EnglishCheck pronunciation:

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EASY TO SEE THROUGHThe water in the bay was so clear I could see the bottom.

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transparent The secondhand shop was selling a vintage serving tray made of transparent red plastic. see-through Make sure that shirt isn't see-through when it gets wet.sheer The model wore a sheer blouse under the jacket.diaphanous literary She wore a diaphanous gown and a circlet of gold on her brow.crystal clear The lake was crystal clear.translucent often approving Cook the onions until they are translucent.

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frosted The shower doors are made of frosted glass.opaque I need a pair of black opaque tights.murky No one knows what lives in the murky depths of the lake.cloudy I didn't expect the water coming out of the tap to be cloudy.turbid formal This species of fish survives best in turbid water.

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When glass or water is clear, it is easy to see through. If a path or road is clear, it is able to be travelled on. If the weather is clear, it is pleasant, dry and sunny.ABLE TO BE TRAVELLED ONThe fallen tree has been removed and the walking path is now clear.

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passable The mountain roads remain passable throughout the winter.open The mountain pass opens 1 May.be accessed The car park can be accessed via a sliproad.

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blocked The road's been blocked by an accident.impassable The roads were impassable after the mudslide.closed The pass is closed due to bad weather.

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accessible by The island is only accessible by boat.

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transparentsee-throughsheerdiaphanous literarycrystal cleartranslucent often approvingsunnyfairfine mainly UKgoodnicemildclement formaltemperate

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When glass or water is clear, it is easy to see through. If a path or road is clear, it is able to be travelled on. If the weather is clear, it is pleasant, dry and sunny.PLEASANT, DRY AND SUNNYYesterday's weather was clear and lovely.

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sunny It's a sunny day.fair Fair weather is forecasted for this weekend.fine mainly UK The weather this week has been fine and dry.good We've had some good weather this week.nice What nice weather we've had!mild It was a mild spring day.clement formal She retreated to the walled garden in more clement weather.temperate These orchids only grow in temperate zones.

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cloudy It was quite cloudy this morning, but now the sun's come out.overcast The forecast is for overcast skies and rain through the week.foul What foul weather we're having! bad Bad weather's on the way.

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transparentsee-throughsheerdiaphanous literarycrystal cleartranslucent often approvingpassableopenbe accessed

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When glass or water is clear, it is easy to see through. If a path or road is clear, it is able to be travelled on. If the weather is clear, it is pleasant, dry and sunny.TO JUMPShe took a running jump at the stream and cleared it with no problem.

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jump The kids jumped up and down when they heard we were going to Disneyland.leap The deer leaped out of the forest.bound He bounded on stage, punching the air with both fists.launch yourself mainly UK She rocked back and forth on her skis before launching herself down the slope.bounce The kids were bouncing happily on the trampoline.hop I stubbed my toe and hopped to the kitchen to get some ice.vault The robber vaulted over the counter and grabbed £90 in cash.hurdle We hurdled the fence to get away from the dog.

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When a person or animal uses their legs to push themselves off the ground and into the air, they are jumping.EASY TO SEE, RECOGNIZE, OR UNDERSTANDIt was clear that he was unhappy.

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obvious It's obvious that she's upset.apparent Her joy was apparent to everyone.plain His disappointment was plain to see.evident The company president was impressed by her evident ambition.manifest formal His manifest lack of interest has provoked severe criticism.marked There has been a marked improvement in his behaviour.conspicuous I felt very conspicuous in a suit when everyone else was in jeans.blatant It was a blatant attempt to gain publicity.glaring They made some glaring errors.

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If something is obvious, it is easy to see, recognize, or understand.

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adjective These are words and phrases related to clear. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or,

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The day dawned with a clear sky. The water in the bay was clear as glass.

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uncloudedcloudlessunobscuredfairhalcyonserenesunnybrightbrilliantradiantgleamingdazzlingluminousshining lightglisteningglowingsparklinglucidtransparenttranslucentcrystallinepellucidgauzydiaphanous

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cloudycloudedobscuredhazystormymurkymuddyunclearopaqueThe singing was loud and clear.

Synonyms

distinctaudibleintelligibledistinguishableplainrecognizablearticulate

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inaudibleunclearindistinguishableindistinctunrecognizableunarticulateHis meaning was as clear as the nose on your face.

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plainobviousunmistakableevidentself-evidentmanifestcomprehensibleclear-cutundisguisedunambiguousstraightforwardexplicitinescapableapparentunhiddenunconcealedpositivecertaindefiniteunequivocalunqualifiedundeniablepronouncedpatentexpress

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unclearambiguousuncertainhiddenThis problem requires clear thinking.

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unconfusedunmuddledunencumberedalertkeenwide-awakesharpdiscerning

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confusedmuddledThe path was clear.

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openfreeunobstructedunimpededunblocked

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obstructedblockedbarricadedcloggedclosedclear

adverbThe message came over the wireless loud and clear.

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clearlydistinctlyplainlyaudiblyarticulately

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unclearlyindistinctlyinarticulatelyThe jogger ran clear to the end of the island.

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entirelywhollycompletelyall the wayclear

verbThe skies finally cleared.

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become uncloudedbrightenlightenbecome fair

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clouddarkenThe snowplows cleared the streets. Machines have cleared the way for progress.

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unblockunstopemptyridcleanopenremovefreeremove obstacles from

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obstructblockclogcloseThe small plane cleared the trees easily.

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pass overfly overvault overleap overskip overhop overbound overmakeInformal A surprise witness cleared him of the crime.

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vindicateexculpateexoneratefreeabsolveacquit

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ABLE TO BE TRAVELLED ON

PLEASANT, DRY AND SUNNY

TO JUMP

EASY TO SEE, RECOGNIZE, OR UNDERSTAND

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clear

24 ENTRIES FOUND:

clear (adjective)

clear (verb)

clear (adverb)

clear (noun)

clear–cut (adjective)

clear–cut (noun)

clear–cut (verb)

clear–eyed (adjective)

clearing (noun)

clearing bank (noun)

clear–sighted (adjective)

all clear (noun)

crystal clear (adjective)

air (noun)

bell (noun)

coast (noun)

deck (noun)

free (adverb)

mud (noun)

sailing (noun)

see (verb)

steer (verb)

vision (noun)

way (noun)

clear

/ˈkliɚ/

adjective

clearer;

clearest

clear

/ˈkliɚ/

adjective

clearer;

clearest

Britannica Dictionary definition of CLEAR

[also more clear; most clear]

very obvious

not causing or allowing doubt

The show was a clear failure. [=it was clearly a failure; there is no doubt that the show was a failure]

There are clear differences between the two candidates.

She's the clear favorite to win the election.

I'm not completely happy with the plan, but I see no clear alternative.

He was the clear winner.

It has become clear [=evident] to me that changes are necessary.

She has made it abundantly/painfully/very clear that she does not support us.

It's not clear how much longer we'll have to wait.

She made (it) clear to me that she was unhappy. [=she told/showed me in a very definite way that she was unhappy]

“Changes will have to be made.” “Yes, that's clear.”

The sign said/read “Keep Out” as clear as day/daylight/anything. [=the sign very clearly said “Keep Out”]

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— sometimes used in spoken phrases that express anger

I want this work finished by this afternoon. Do I make myself clear? [=do you understand me?]

The work needs to be finished by this afternoon. Is that clear?

Let's get one thing perfectly clear: I want this work finished by this afternoon.

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easily understood

She's a clear writer. [=she writes clearly]

Her writing has a clear style.

a clear definition/explanation

a clear message

The instructions weren't very clear about when we were supposed to begin.

(informal) The explanation was as clear as mud. [=extremely unclear]

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free from doubt or confusion

I think I have a clear understanding of the problem.

Are you clear on/about what you need to do? [=do you understand what you need to do?]

He has clear ideas about what he hopes to accomplish.

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able to think in an accurate way without confusion

She's a clear thinker.

This job requires someone with a clear head. [=someone who can think clearly]

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