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clear
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- pronunciation:
- klir
- parts of speech:
- adjective, adverb, transitive verb, intransitive verb, noun
- phrases:
- clear away, clear off, clear out, clear up, in the clear
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, verb), Word Builder, Word Explorer
part of speech: |
adjective |
inflections: |
clearer, clearest |
definition 1: |
free of clouds or haze.
The sky is so clear tonight that we can see many stars.- synonyms:
- fair
- antonyms:
- cloudy, foggy, hazy, misty, overcast, shadowy, turbid
- similar words:
- bright, cloudless, serene, sunny
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definition 2: |
free of visible impurities, blurriness, or flaws.
Through the clear water, you can see the rocks on the creek bottom.He chose a beautiful, clear diamond.This camera can produce very clear images.- synonyms:
- clean, perfect, pure
- antonyms:
- cloudy, muddy, murky, opaque, unclear
- similar words:
- faultless, flawless, limpid, liquid, transparent, unadulterated, unblemished, uncontaminated, unmarred, unpolluted, unsullied, untainted
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definition 3: |
able to be seen through; transparent.
The city now requires the use of clear garbage bags.- antonyms:
- opaque
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definition 4: |
free of confusion or obscurity.
The students appreciated the professor's clear explanations.Your argument would be more persuasive if it were clearer.We thought the sign was very clear, but some people still went the wrong way.- synonyms:
- plain, unambiguous, unequivocal
- antonyms:
- abstract, abstruse, ambiguous, cloudy, cryptic, dim, misty, muddy, nebulous, obscure, opaque, turbid, unclear, vague
- similar words:
- apparent, articulate, clear-cut, crisp, explicit, express, limpid, luminous, ostensive, straightforward, trenchant
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definition 5: |
unmistakable; plain.
The detective saw that this was a clear case of murder.- synonyms:
- manifest, obvious, plain, unmistakable
- antonyms:
- dim, doubtful, equivocal, hidden, obscure, unclear
- similar words:
- apparent, broad, clear-cut, definite, distinct, evident, ostensive, overt, palpable, patent, straightforward, trenchant, unambiguous
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definition 6: |
totally comprehensible.
He had clear reasons for taking the actions that he did.- synonyms:
- apparent, evident, perceptible, plain
- antonyms:
- abstruse, ambiguous, dim, impenetrable, muddy, obscure, thick, unclear, vague
- similar words:
- clear-cut, discernible, explicit, manifest, obvious, palpable, unambiguous, unmistakable
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definition 7: |
free from guilt; blameless.
Although people blamed her for what happened, she had a clear conscience.- synonyms:
- blameless, clean, guiltless, innocent
- antonyms:
- guilty
- similar words:
- sinless, unclear
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definition 8: |
free from impediments; open.
There is a clear path through the woods.- synonyms:
- open, unobstructed
- antonyms:
- clogged, impassable, obstructed
- similar words:
- apparent, free, passable, smooth, wide
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definition 9: |
free from involvement or contact.
Try to stay clear of danger.- similar words:
- apart, aside, away, free
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definition 10: |
total; unreserved.
This was a clear win for his team.The jury's clear decision was that the defendant was guilty.- synonyms:
- absolute, out-and-out, unqualified, unquestionable
- similar words:
- downright, indisputable, irrefutable, sheer, thorough, total, undeniable, unreserved, utter
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definition 11: |
empty.
There was a clear row of seats in the balcony.The apartment will be clear of all furniture by Friday.- synonyms:
- empty, free
- antonyms:
- occupied
- similar words:
- blank, open
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related words: |
absolute, audible, barefaced, blameless, blank, broad, certain, clarion, clean, cogent, coherent, definite, emphatic, empty, frank, fresh, glaring, innocent, logical, lucid, pointed, positive, precise, pronounced, pure, quit, sharp, sober, straight, striking, succinct, tangible, temperate, terse, void |
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part of speech: |
adverb |
inflections: |
clearer, clearest |
definition: |
in a clear manner; distinctly.
I can hear you loud and clear.- synonyms:
- clearly, distinctly
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
clears, clearing, cleared |
definition 1: |
to make free of impurities.
The state's regulations have helped clear our air of pollutants.- synonyms:
- clarify, purify
- antonyms:
- pollute
- similar words:
- clean, purge, rarefy, rid
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definition 2: |
to make free of confusion, doubt, or obscurity (usu. fol. by "up").
The teacher cleared up the meaning of the poem's last verse.Her explanation cleared everything up for me.- synonyms:
- clarify
- antonyms:
- obscure
- similar words:
- elucidate, explain, manifest
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definition 3: |
to make free of obstacles, impediments, or other unwanted objects; make open.
He cleared a path to the door.Please clear the stage and get it ready for the next scene.They cleared the floor of chairs and tables so that they could dance.We all helped clear the table after the dinner.He cleared the plates of leftover food and she rinsed them off.- synonyms:
- open
- antonyms:
- obstruct, set
- similar words:
- empty, evacuate, rid, smooth, void
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definition 4: |
to make free of suspicion.
He wants to clear his name.- synonyms:
- exculpate
- antonyms:
- blacken, implicate, inculpate
- similar words:
- absolve, acquit, exonerate, justify, vindicate
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definition 5: |
to pass by or near (something) without striking.
The horse cleared the fence.- similar words:
- avoid, make, miss
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definition 6: |
to give permission to for an action.
The control tower cleared the flight for takeoff.- synonyms:
- approve, authorize, OK
- similar words:
- pass, sanction
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definition 7: |
to gain as profit.
She cleared a million dollars in the deal.- synonyms:
- earn, gain, net
- similar words:
- gross, make, realize
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related words: |
bulldoze, clear-cut, excuse, filter, hack, hop, jump, log, negotiate, patch, pick, purify, rogue, scour, settle, vault |
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part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
definition 1: |
to become clear (sometimes fol. by "up").
His sinuses cleared, and he's feeling much better.The sky finally cleared after several days of rain.We took a walk after it cleared up outside.- synonyms:
- clarify
- similar words:
- brighten, elucidate, empty, open, purify, rarefy
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definition 2: |
to pass through with approval.
The check cleared just in time.- similar words:
- pass
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related words: |
clarify, illuminate, settle |
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phrase: |
clear out |
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part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
a clear space.
The rocket went off into the clear.- synonyms:
- space
- similar words:
- clearing, opening
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related words: |
open, way |
phrase: |
clear away, clear off, clear up, in the clear |
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