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   clear

   /klɪə/

   adjective

   • 1. easy to perceive, understand, or interpret: "clear and precise directions" Similar understandablecomprehensibleintelligibleeasy to understandplaindirectuncomplicatedexplicitlucidperspicuouscoherentlogicaldistinctsimplestraightforwardclearly expressedunambiguousclear-cutcrystal clearaccessibleuser-friendlyin words of one syllableinformal:Anglo-SaxonOpposite vagueunclear
   • ▪ leaving no doubt; obvious or unambiguous: "it was clear that they were in a trap" Similar obviousevidentplainapparentcrystal clearas clear as crystaltransparentsuredefiniteunmistakablemanifestindisputablepatentincontrovertibleirrefutablebeyond doubtbeyond questionself-evidentpalpablevisiblediscerniblenoticeabledetectablerecognizablepronouncedmarkedstrikingconspicuousovertblatantglaringas plain as a pikestaffstaring someone in the facewrit largeas plain as dayinformal:as plain as the nose on one's facestanding/sticking out like a sore thumbstanding/sticking out a mileas clear as dayOpposite vaguepossible
   • ▪ having or feeling no doubt or confusion: "every pupil must be clear about what is expected"
   • 2. (of a substance) transparent; unclouded: "the clear glass of the French windows" Similar transparentlimpidpellucidtranslucentcrystallinecrystal clearglassyglasslikediaphanoussee-throughuncloudeduncloudyrare:transpicuousOpposite opaquemurky
   • ▪ free of cloud, mist, or rain: "the day was fine and clear" Similar brightcloudlessuncloudedwithout a cloud in the skyfairfinelightundimmedsunnysunshinysunlitstarlitmoonlitOpposite cloudy
   • ▪ (of a person's skin) free from blemishes: "Norma's clear skin did not need a heavy foundation" Similar unblemishedspot-freefreshOpposite pimplyspotty
   • ▪ (of a colour) pure and intense: "clear blue delphiniums"
   • ▪ (of a fire) burning with little smoke: archaic "a bright, clear flame"
   • 3. free of any obstructions or unwanted objects: "with a clear road ahead he shifted into high gear" Similar unobstructedunblockedpassableunimpededopenemptyfreeunlimitedunrestrictedunhinderedOpposite obstructedlimited
   • ▪ (of a period of time) free of any appointments or commitments: "the following Saturday, Mattie had a clear day"
   • ▪ (of a person) free of something undesirable or unpleasant: "after 18 months of treatment he was clear of TB" Similar freedevoidemptyvacantvoidridrelievedwithoutunaffected byno longer affected by
   • ▪ (of a person's mind) free of anything that impairs logical thought: "in the morning, with a clear head, she would tackle all her problems"
   • ▪ (of a person's conscience) free of guilt: "I left the house with a clear conscience" Similar untroubledundisturbedunworriedunperturbedunconcernedunbotheredwith no qualmspeacefulat peacetranquilserenecalmeasyinnocentguiltlessguilt-freeblamelesscleansinlessstainlessunimpeachableirreproachableOpposite guilty
   • 4. not touching; away from: "the lorry was wedged in the ditch, one wheel clear of the ground"
   • 5. complete; full: "you must give seven clear days' notice of the meeting" Similar wholefullentirecompletetotalsolidroundunbrokenOpposite partial
   • ▪ (of a sum of money) net: "a clear profit of £1,100"
   • 6. denoting a palatalized form of the sound of the letter l (as in leaf in most accents of English).

   adverb

   • 1. so as to be out of the way of or away from: "he leapt clear of the car" Similar away fromapart frombeyondat a distance fromat a safe distance fromout of contact withOpposite close to
   • ▪ so as not to be obstructed or cluttered: "the floor had been swept clear of litter"
   • 2. completely: "he had time to get clear away" Similar completelyentirelythoroughlyfullywhollytotallyutterlyquitealtogetherinformal:clean
   • ▪ all the way to: North American "you could see clear to the bottom of the lagoon"

   verb

   • 1. remove an obstruction or unwanted item or items from: "the drive had been cleared of snow" Similar emptyvoidfreeridstripunloadunburdenunblockunclogunstopremovetake awaycarry awaymoveshifttidy away/upOpposite fillblock
   • ▪ free (land) for cultivation or building by removing vegetation or existing structures: "the embankment was cleared for a new section of line"
   • ▪ cause people to leave (a building or place): "the wardens shouted a warning and cleared the streets" Similar evacuateemptymake emptymake vacantleave
   • ▪ gradually go away or disappear: "the fever clears in two to four weeks" Similar disappeargo awaymelt awayvanishenddwindlepeter outfadewear offdecreaselessendiminishrecedewithdrawebbwanedisperse
   • ▪ become free of cloud or rain: "we'll go out if the weather clears" Similar brighten (up)lightenbecome lightlight upbreakclear upbecome bright/brighter/lighterbecome finebecome sunnyOpposite darken
   • ▪ (of a person's face or expression) assume a happier aspect following confusion or distress: "for a moment, Sam was confused; then his expression cleared"
   • 2. remove (an obstruction or unwanted item) from somewhere: "Karen cleared the dirty plates" Similar emptyvoidfreeridstripunloadunburdenunblockunclogunstopremovetake awaycarry awaymoveshifttidy away/upOpposite fillblock
   • ▪ (in soccer and other sports) send (the ball) away from the area near one's goal: "McAllister's lob was cleared off the line by Kernaghan"
   • ▪ discharge (a debt): "at the moment I'm clearing debts" Similar pay offpayrepaysettledischargesquaremake goodhonourdefraysatisfyaccount forremitliquidateOpposite run up
   • 3. get past or over (something) safely or without touching it: "the plane rose high enough to clear the trees" Similar go overget pastgo abovepass oversail overjump (over)vault (over)leap (over)hop (over)hurdlespring overbound overskip (over)leapfrog (over)
   • 4. officially show or declare (someone) to be innocent: "his sport's ruling body had cleared him of cheating" Similar acquitdeclare innocentfind not guiltyabsolveexonerateexculpatevindicateinformal:let off (the hook)Opposite convict
   • 5. give official approval or authorization to: "I cleared him to return to his squadron" Similar authorizegive permissionpermitallowpassacceptendorselicensesanctiongive approval togive one's seal of approval togive consent toinformal:OKgive the OKgive the thumbs upgive the green lightgive the go-aheadOpposite veto
   • ▪ satisfy the necessary requirements to pass through (customs): "I can help her to clear customs quickly"
   • ▪ (with reference to a cheque) pass through a clearing house so that the money goes into the payee's account: "there were more than sufficient funds in the account for both cheques to clear"
   • 6. earn or gain (an amount of money) as a net profit: "I would hope to clear £50,000 profit from each match" Similar netmake a profit ofrealize a profit oftake homepocketgainearnmakegetacquiresecurereapbring inpull inbe paidinformal:rake inOpposite spend

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French cler, from Latin clarus.

   Derivatives

   • 1. clearable adjective
   • 2. clearness noun

   Scrabble Points: 7

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   What does clear mean in physics?

   • Clear means clean and uncluttered, without distractions or confusion. If your explanation of relativity is clear, it's easy to understand. If the sky’s clear, there isn't a cloud to be seen. As a verb, clear implies getting rid of obstacles.

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   What is a clear substance?

   • A clear substance is one which you can see through and which has no colour, like clean water. ...a clear glass panel. ...a clear gel. The water is clear and plenty of fish are visible. A clear colour is bright and strong. He has clear blue eyes and a dazzling smile. If a surface, place, or view is clear, it is free of unwanted objects or obstacles.

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   • Define clear. clear synonyms, clear pronunciation, clear translation, English dictionary definition of clear. adj. clear·er , clear·est 1. Free from clouds, mist, or haze: a clear day. 2. Not obscured or darkened; bright: clear daylight; a clear yellow.

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   What is a clear synonym?

   • See in the clear SYNONYMS 1. fair, cloudless, sunny. 2. translucent, limpid, crystalline, diaphanous. 3. See clean. 8. intelligible, comprehensible, lucid, plain, perspicuous. 10. obvious, manifest, apparent, unmistakable.

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   What does clear l mean in English?

   • (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 to be simple and free from trouble easy to see or understand (informal, humorous) not clear at all; not easy to understand

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   What does a clear day mean?

   • 1. free from darkness, obscurity, or cloudiness: a clear day. 2. transparent; pellucid: clear water. 3. without discoloration, defect, or blemish: clear skin. 4. of a pure, even color: a clear yellow. 5. easily seen; sharply defined: a clear outline. 6. distinctly perceptible to the ear; easily heard: a clear sound.

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   distinct; evident; plain: a clear case of misbehavior. Synonyms: unmistakable, apparent, manifest, obvious. Antonyms: obscure. free from confusion, uncertainty, or doubt: clear thinking. perceiving or discerning distinctly: a clear mind.

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