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 clear clear /ˈklɪr/

adjective

  1. () 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
  2. () 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
  3. () 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
  4. () 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
  5. () 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
  6. () 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
  7. () (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
  8. () (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
  9. () 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
  10. (meteorology) free from clouds, mist or haze  ( clear )
    (meteorology) free from clouds, mist or haze
     On a clear day
    on a clear day
  11. Accurately stated or described  ( clear , well-defined )
    accurately stated or described
     A set of well-defined values
    a set of well-defined values
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. Easily deciphered  ( clear , decipherable , readable )
    easily deciphered
  15. Clear of charges or deductions  ( clear )
    clear of charges or deductions
     A clear profit
    a clear profit
  16. 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
  17. 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

  1. () 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
  2. 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

  1. 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
  2. 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

  1. () Rid of obstructions  ( unclutter , clear )
    rid of obstructions
     Clear your desk
    Clear your desk
  2. () 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
  3. () 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
  4. () 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
  5. () Become clear  ( brighten , clear up , light up , clear )
    become clear
     The sky cleared after the storm
    The sky cleared after the storm
  6. () 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
  7. () 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
  8. () Go away or disappear  ( clear )
    go away or disappear
     The fog cleared in the afternoon
    The fog cleared in the afternoon
  9. () 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
  10. () Go unchallenged; be approved  ( clear , pass )
    go unchallenged; be approved
     The bill cleared the House
    The bill cleared the House
  11. 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
  12. Remove the occupants of  ( clear )
    remove the occupants of
     Clear the building
    Clear the building
  13. 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
  14. (computing) rid of instructions or data  ( clear )
    (computing) rid of instructions or data
     Clear a memory buffer
    clear a memory buffer
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. Pass an inspection or receive authorization  ( clear )
    pass an inspection or receive authorization
     Clear customs
    clear customs
  19. Sell  ( clear )
    sell
     We cleared a lot of the old model cars
    We cleared a lot of the old model cars
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. Yield as a net profit  ( clear , net )
    yield as a net profit
     This sale netted me $1 million
    This sale netted me $1 million
  23. 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
  24. 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