Clear | Mean of clear in English Dictionary
/ˈkliɚ/
- very obvious
- The show was a clear failure. [=it was clearly a failure; there is no doubt that the show was a failure]
- There are clear differences between the two candidates.
- She's the clear favorite to win the election.
- I'm not completely happy with the plan, but I see no clear alternative.
- He was the clear winner.
- It has become clear [=evident] to me that changes are necessary.
- She has made it abundantly/painfully/very clear that she does not support us.
- It's not clear how much longer we'll have to wait.
- She made (it) clear to me that she was unhappy. [=she told/showed me in a very definite way that she was unhappy]
- “Changes will have to be made.” “Yes, that's clear.”
- The sign said/read “Keep Out” as clear as day/daylight/anything. [=the sign very clearly said “Keep Out”]
- I want this work finished by this afternoon. Do I make myself clear? [=do you understand me?]
- The work needs to be finished by this afternoon. Is that clear?
- Let's get one thing perfectly clear: I want this work finished by this afternoon.
- easily understood
- She's a clear writer. [=she writes clearly]
- Her writing has a clear style.
- a clear definition/explanation
- a clear message
- The instructions weren't very clear about when we were supposed to begin.
- (informal) The explanation was as clear as mud. [=extremely unclear]
- free from doubt or confusion
- I think I have a clear understanding of the problem.
- Are you clear on/about what you need to do? [=do you understand what you need to do?]
- He has clear ideas about what he hopes to accomplish.
- able to think in an accurate way without confusion
- She's a clear thinker.
- This job requires someone with a clear head. [=someone who can think clearly]
- easily seen
- This picture is blurry, but that one is clear.
- Our TV has a beautifully clear picture/image.
- easily heard
- a very clear sound
- clear pronunciation
- The teacher has a very clear speaking voice.
- easily seen through
- clear [=transparent] glass
- a clear liquid
- a glass of cool, clear water
- clear plastic bags
- clear soup/broth
- clear air
- The water in the lake is crystal clear. = The water in the lake is (as) clear as crystal.
- not blocked by anything
- I had a clear view of the accident. [=I was able to see the accident clearly]
- The aisles must be kept clear during the show. [=no people or things can be in the aisles during the show]
- a clear path
- You should keep your work area clear.
- You should keep your work area clear of clutter.
- Don't try to cross the street until it's clear of traffic. [=until there is no traffic on the street]
- not having any clouds, fog, etc.
- It was a beautifully clear, sunny day.
- a clear blue sky
- You can see thousands of stars on a clear night.
- free of marks or spots
- an actress with beautifully/perfectly clear healthy skin
- having a distinct and bright color
- She has clear blue eyes.
- free of abnormal signs or symptoms
- After treatment, all his tests were clear. [=his tests did not show any problems]
- free from feelings of guilt or blame
- The accident wasn't my fault. My conscience is clear. = I have a clear conscience.
- not having any planned or scheduled activities
- Wednesday afternoon is clear [=free], so let's meet then.
- I like to keep my schedule clear on Friday afternoons.
- very clear
- It was clear as a bell that morning—not a cloud in the sky.
- The water was as clear as a bell.
- Clear as a bell, I heard him say my name.
- a sound as clear as a bell
- away from (something dangerous, harmful, etc.)
- Keep/Stay clear of [=out of] trouble!
- Stand clear of the closing doors!
- We'll pick up speed once we get clear of the heavy traffic.
- Verb
- to become clear: such as
- to change so that there are no clouds, fog, etc.
- The sky cleared after the rain.
- The weather is cloudy now, but it's clearing gradually.
- to go away
- The clouds cleared (from the sky) after the rain.
- The morning fog gradually cleared.
- When the smoke cleared, we could see that the building had been completely destroyed.
- to change by becoming easier to see through
- The water cleared after the mud had settled.
- to become free of marks or spots
- My skin cleared when I started using the cream.
- to remove something entirely from an area or place
- He used a shovel to clear the snow off/from the driveway. = He used a shovel to clear the driveway of snow.
- They cleared timber from/off the land.
- She cleared everything out of the closet.
- I'll clear those books out of the/your way.
- She cleared [=removed] the dishes from the table. = She cleared the table (of dishes).
- to cause the people in an area or place to leave
- clear a room of unwanted visitors = clear unwanted visitors from a room
- The alarm cleared [=emptied] the room (of people).
- The room cleared quickly when the alarm sounded. [=the people in the room left quickly when the alarm sounded]
- to leave (an area or place) so that it is empty
- The police ordered the crowd to clear the area.
- to make (a path, road, open space, etc.) by removing things that block or cover an area or surface
- The guide cleared a path for us through the jungle.
- I cleared a space on the desk for my new computer.
- to go over, under, or past (something) without touching
- The horse cleared [=jumped over] the fence easily.
- The pole-vaulter cleared 15 feet on his first try.
- The boat's sail just/narrowly cleared [=passed under] the bottom of the bridge.
- to prove that (someone) is not guilty of a crime
- The investigation cleared him officially of all the charges against him.
- He says he's innocent and he wants an opportunity to clear himself. = He wants an opportunity to clear his name. [=to prove that he is innocent]
- to get approval for (something)
- You should clear the article with your boss before trying to get it published.
- to give approval for (something)
- Her boss cleared [=approved] the article for publication.
- to say that (someone) has official permission to do something
- The head of the agency has cleared her to see classified information.
- The flight/plane/pilot was cleared to land. = The flight/plane/pilot was cleared for landing. [=the flight/plane/pilot was given official permission/clearance to land]
- We were cleared (to go) through customs. = We cleared customs.
- to be passed or officially approved by (a group)
- The bill has finally cleared the Senate. [=the Senate has finally passed the bill]
- to pay all the money that is owed for (a debt or loan)
- clear a debt
- to gain (an amount of money) after paying all costs, taxes, etc.
- After paying our expenses we cleared almost 1,000 dollars on the deal.
- clear a profit
- to remove (something) from an area or surface
- Just give me a moment to clear away all these papers, then we can sit down at the table.
- They had a long talk and were able to clear away [=clear up, resolve] all their misunderstandings.
- to remove things from (an area or surface)
- It took her a few minutes to clear off the dinner table.
- It took her a few minutes to clear the dishes off the dinner table.
- I'll clear off my desk so that you can use it.
- to go away or run away
- When we heard the night watchman, we cleared off as quickly as we could.
- I told him to clear off [=get lost] and leave me alone.
- to leave (a place) quickly
- I ordered the hikers to clear off [=get off] my land at once.
- to leave quickly
- He cleared out without paying his rent.
- to remove unwanted things from (an area or place)
- clear out a cluttered closet
- to go away or cause (something) to go away
- My symptoms cleared up once I started using the cream.
- The cream has cleared up my symptoms.
- to make (something) clear by explaining it
- clear up a mystery
- to cause the end of (something) by talking about it or dealing with it
- We need to clear up [=resolve] these misunderstandings.
- If we try I'm sure we can clear up these problems quickly.
- to make an area clean or tidy
- Let's clear up [=clean up, tidy up] before we leave.
- to make a noise in your throat for attention or to be able to speak more clearly
- He cleared his throat and began to speak.
- in a clear manner
- “Can you hear me now?” “Loud and clear.” [=I can hear you very clearly]
- all the way
- We drove clear across the state.
- The ball rolled clear across the street.
- Noun
- free from guilt or suspicion
- The investigation/jury considered all the charges against him and concluded that he was in the clear. [=that he was not guilty]
- He's not in the clear yet. The police still consider him a suspect.