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| clear [ kleer ] |
adjective (comparative clear·er, superlative clear·est) |
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1. free from what dims: free from anything that darkens or obscures
  a clear stream
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2. transparent: able to be seen through
clear glass
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3. free from clouds: free from clouds, mist, or airborne particles
a clear blue sky
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4. pure in hue: pure in color or hue
a clear red
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5. perfect and unblemished: free from any defect or impurity
a clear complexion
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6. distinct: easily heard or seen
clear outlines
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7. sounding pleasant: having a pleasant sound
a clear singing voice
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8. out-and-out: completely certain, allowing for no doubt
clear evidence of collusion
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9. unambiguous: easy to understand and without ambiguity
clear instructions
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10. understood precisely: understood without confusion or uncertainty
Is it clear what you have to do when the bell rings?
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11. evident: so obvious as to need no further explanation or guidance
After half an hour of trying it was clear that the engine would not work properly.
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12. mentally sharp and discerning: able to think without confusion
You'll do better in the exam if you keep your mind clear.
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13. without guilt: free from feelings of guilt or blame
a clear conscience
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14. unobstructed: free from obstructions or hindrances
Keep the aisles clear.
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15. empty: empty, with all movable items removed
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16. not attached to or touching something: free of, or freed from, connection or contact
must be clear of any moving parts
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17. net: net of deductions or charges
I earn a clear $500 a week.
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18. not financially obligated: not having any debt or financial obligation
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19. show jumping unpenalized: without any penalties being incurred
jumped a clear round
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adverb |
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1. out of the way: completely away from something
Please stand clear of the doors until the vehicle has stopped.
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2. all the way: totally or completely
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informal
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They moved clear across the country.
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verb (past and past participle cleared, present participle clear·ing, 3rd person present singular clears) |
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1. intransitive verb dissipate and disperse: to undergo the process of dissolving or dispersing, thereby disappearing
By noon the fog had finally cleared.
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2. intransitive verb no longer be foggy or dull: to brighten and become free of adverse conditions
There will be rain in the morning, but the skies will clear by the early afternoon.
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3. transitive and intransitive verb make or become transparent: to become or make something transparent or translucent
The water cleared as the particles sank to the bottom.
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4. transitive verb rid something of extraneous matter: to free something of impurities or unwanted matter
clear a drain of blockages
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5. transitive verb rid throat of obstructions: to rid the throat of phlegm or other obstructions by coughing
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6. transitive verb clarify thoughts: to remove confusion or misunderstanding from the mind
I'd like a few minutes to clear my head before going into the meeting.
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7. intransitive verb return to senses: to become or make the mind free from the dulling effects of alcohol, drugs, illness, or a blow to the head
After my head had cleared I was able to stand up again.
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8. transitive verb prove somebody innocent: to free somebody from suspicion or blame
anxious to clear her name
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9. transitive verb remove objects or obstructions from something: to empty a space of objects or obstructions
The room had been cleared.
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10. transitive verb form space for somebody or something: to make a route for somebody or something by removing obstructions
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11. transitive verb remove people from place: to empty a building or place of people, e.g. for security reasons
Police had to clear the area.
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12. transitive verb disentangle something: to straighten out something that is snarled or otherwise in disarray or disorder
Hurry up and clear that anchor line!
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13. transitive verb move past something without touching: to move past or over something without touching it
If we stay on this course we should clear the buoy.
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14. transitive and intransitive verb allow to unload or depart: to be allowed to unload or depart, or allow a vehicle or cargo to unload or passengers to depart, after customs and other formalities have been dealt with
The plane has been cleared for landing.
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15. transitive verb give somebody authorization: to authorize somebody to do something or go somewhere
You are now cleared to enter the restricted area.
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16. transitive verb gain money as profit: to earn or acquire something as profit
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informal
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We cleared $5,000 on the deal.
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17. transitive verb pay off debt: to settle a debt
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18. intransitive verb move between accounts: to be authorized and credited to the account of the payee
Checks take three days to clear.
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19. transitive and intransitive verb settle banking accounts: to settle the accounts of a banking transaction through a clearinghouse
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20. transitive verb get ball out of defense area: to get the ball or puck out of the defense area
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21. transitive verb delete data: to delete data from a computer display or storage device
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open space: an empty or open area or space
The deer were standing in the clear.
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| [13th century. Via Old French cler< Latin clarus "clear, bright"] |
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| clear·a·ble adjective |
| clear·er noun |
| clear·ness noun |
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in the clear free from suspicion or blame
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make something clear to express something in such a way that it is unambiguous and easily understood
He made it quite clear that he wasn't interested.
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