clear
clear /ˈklɪr/
adjective
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(
)
Readily apparent to the mind
(
clear
)
readily apparent to the mind
A clear and present danger
a clear and present danger
A clear explanation
a clear explanation
A clear case of murder
a clear case of murder
A clear indication that she was angry
a clear indication that she was angry
Gave us a clear idea of human nature
gave us a clear idea of human nature
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()
Free from confusion or doubt
(
clear
)
free from confusion or doubt
A complex problem requiring a clear head
a complex problem requiring a clear head
Not clear about what is expected of us
not clear about what is expected of us
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()
Affording free passage or view
(
open
, clear
)
affording free passage or view
A clear view
a clear view
A clear path to victory
a clear path to victory
Open waters
open waters
The open countryside
the open countryside
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()
Allowing light to pass through
(
clear
)
allowing light to pass through
Clear water
clear water
Clear plastic bags
clear plastic bags
Clear glass
clear glass
The air is clear and clean
the air is clear and clean
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()
Free from contact, proximity or connection
(
clear
)
free from contact, proximity or connection
We were clear of the danger
we were clear of the danger
The ship was clear of the reef
the ship was clear of the reef
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()
Clear and distinct to the senses; easily perceptible
(
clean-cut
, clear-cut
, clear
)
clear and distinct to the senses; easily perceptible
As clear as a whistle
as clear as a whistle
Clear footprints in the snow
clear footprints in the snow
The letter brought back a clear image of his grandfather
the letter brought back a clear image of his grandfather
A spire clean-cut against the sky
a spire clean-cut against the sky
A clear-cut pattern
a clear-cut pattern
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()
(especially of a title) free from any encumbrance or limitation that presents a question of fact or law
(
unmortgaged
, clear
)
(especially of a title) free from any encumbrance or limitation that presents a question of fact or law
I have clear title to this property
I have clear title to this property
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()
(of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims
(
clean
, clear
, light
, unclouded
)
(of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims
Efforts to obtain a clean bass in orchestral recordings
efforts to obtain a clean bass in orchestral recordings
Clear laughter like a waterfall
clear laughter like a waterfall
Clear reds and blues
clear reds and blues
A light lilting voice like a silver bell
a light lilting voice like a silver bell
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()
Characterized by freedom from troubling thoughts (especially guilt)
(
clear
)
characterized by freedom from troubling thoughts (especially guilt)
A clear conscience
a clear conscience
Regarded her questioner with clear untroubled eyes
regarded her questioner with clear untroubled eyes
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(meteorology) free from clouds, mist or haze
(
clear
)
(meteorology) free from clouds, mist or haze
On a clear day
on a clear day
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Accurately stated or described
(
clear
, well-defined
)
accurately stated or described
A set of well-defined values
a set of well-defined values
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Characterized by ease and quickness in perceiving
(
clear
, percipient
)
characterized by ease and quickness in perceiving
Clear mind
clear mind
A percipient author
a percipient author
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Freed from any question of guilt
(
absolved
, clear
, cleared
, exculpated
, exonerated
, vindicated
)
freed from any question of guilt
Is absolved from all blame
is absolved from all blame
Was now clear of the charge of cowardice
was now clear of the charge of cowardice
His official honor is vindicated
his official honor is vindicated
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Easily deciphered
(
clear
, decipherable
, readable
)
easily deciphered
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Clear of charges or deductions
(
clear
)
clear of charges or deductions
A clear profit
a clear profit
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Free from flaw, blemish or impurity
(
clear
)
free from flaw, blemish or impurity
A clear perfect diamond
a clear perfect diamond
The clear complexion of a healthy young woman
the clear complexion of a healthy young woman
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Free of restrictions or qualifications
(
clear
, clean
)
free of restrictions or qualifications
A clean bill of health
a clean bill of health
A clear winner
a clear winner
adverb
-
()
Completely
(
clear
, all the way
)
completely
Read the book clear to the end
read the book clear to the end
Slept clear through the night
slept clear through the night
There were open fields clear to the horizon
there were open fields clear to the horizon
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In an easily perceptible manner
(
clear
, clearly
)
in an easily perceptible manner
Could be seen clearly under the microscope
could be seen clearly under the microscope
She cried loud and clear
She cried loud and clear
noun
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A clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
(
clear
, open
)
a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
Finally broke out of the forest into the open
finally broke out of the forest into the open
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The state of being free of suspicion
(
clear
)
the state of being free of suspicion
Investigation showed that he was in the clear
investigation showed that he was in the clear
verb
-
()
Rid of obstructions
(
unclutter
, clear
)
rid of obstructions
Clear your desk
Clear your desk
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()
Make a way or path by removing objects
(
clear
)
make a way or path by removing objects
Clear a path through the dense forest
Clear a path through the dense forest
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()
Remove
(
clear
)
remove
Clear the leaves from the lawn
clear the leaves from the lawn
Clear snow from the road
Clear snow from the road
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()
Grant authorization or clearance for
(
authorise
[British] , pass
, clear
, authorize
)
grant authorization or clearance for
Clear the manuscript for publication
Clear the manuscript for publication
The rock star never authorized this slanderous biography
The rock star never authorized this slanderous biography
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()
Become clear
(
brighten
, clear up
, light up
, clear
)
become clear
The sky cleared after the storm
The sky cleared after the storm
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()
Make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
(
clear up
, crystalise
[British] , crystalize
, clear
, crystallise
[British] , crystallize
, elucidate
, enlighten
, straighten out
, illuminate
, shed light on
, sort out
)
make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
Could you clarify these remarks?
Could you clarify these remarks?
Clear up the question of who is at fault
Clear up the question of who is at fault
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()
Pass by, over, or under without making contact
(
clear
, top
)
pass by, over, or under without making contact
The balloon cleared the tree tops
the balloon cleared the tree tops
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()
Go away or disappear
(
clear
)
go away or disappear
The fog cleared in the afternoon
The fog cleared in the afternoon
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()
Be debited and credited to the proper bank accounts
(
clear
)
be debited and credited to the proper bank accounts
The check will clear within 2 business days
The check will clear within 2 business days
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()
Go unchallenged; be approved
(
clear
, pass
)
go unchallenged; be approved
The bill cleared the House
The bill cleared the House
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Free (the throat) by making a rasping sound
(
clear
, clear up
)
free (the throat) by making a rasping sound
Clear the throat
Clear the throat
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Remove the occupants of
(
clear
)
remove the occupants of
Clear the building
Clear the building
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Remove (people) from a building
(
clear
)
remove (people) from a building
Clear the patrons from the theater after the bomb threat
clear the patrons from the theater after the bomb threat
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(computing) rid of instructions or data
(
clear
)
(computing) rid of instructions or data
Clear a memory buffer
clear a memory buffer
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Make clear, bright, light, or translucent
(
clear
)
make clear, bright, light, or translucent
The water had to be cleared through filtering
The water had to be cleared through filtering
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Settle, as of a debt
(
clear
, solve
)
settle, as of a debt
Clear a debt
clear a debt
Solve an old debt
solve an old debt
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Pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
(
assoil
[Archaic] , clear
, exculpate
, acquit
, discharge
, exonerate
)
pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
The suspect was cleared of the murder charges
The suspect was cleared of the murder charges
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Pass an inspection or receive authorization
(
clear
)
pass an inspection or receive authorization
Clear customs
clear customs
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Sell
(
clear
)
sell
We cleared a lot of the old model cars
We cleared a lot of the old model cars
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Earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
(
clear
, pull in
, realise
, bring in
, earn
, gain
, make
, realize
, take in
)
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
How much do you make a month in your new job?
How much do you make a month in your new job?
She earns a lot in her new job
She earns a lot in her new job
This merger brought in lots of money
this merger brought in lots of money
He clears $5,000 each month
He clears $5,000 each month
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Make as a net profit
(
clear
, sack
, sack up
, net
)
make as a net profit
The company cleared $1 million
The company cleared $1 million
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Yield as a net profit
(
clear
, net
)
yield as a net profit
This sale netted me $1 million
This sale netted me $1 million
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Clear from impurities, blemishes, pollution, etc.
(
clear
)
clear from impurities, blemishes, pollution, etc.
Clear the water before it can be drunk
clear the water before it can be drunk
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Free from payment of customs duties, as of a shipment
(
clear
)
free from payment of customs duties, as of a shipment
Clear the ship and let it dock
Clear the ship and let it dock
