Clear | Mean of clear in English Dictionary

/ˈkliɚ/

  • very obvious
    1. The show was a clear failure. [=it was clearly a failure; there is no doubt that the show was a failure]
    2. There are clear differences between the two candidates.
    3. She's the clear favorite to win the election.
    4. I'm not completely happy with the plan, but I see no clear alternative.
    5. He was the clear winner.
    6. It has become clear [=evident] to me that changes are necessary.
    7. She has made it abundantly/painfully/very clear that she does not support us.
    8. It's not clear how much longer we'll have to wait.
    9. She made (it) clear to me that she was unhappy. [=she told/showed me in a very definite way that she was unhappy]
    10. “Changes will have to be made.” “Yes, that's clear.”
    11. The sign said/read “Keep Out” as clear as day/daylight/anything. [=the sign very clearly said “Keep Out”]
    12. I want this work finished by this afternoon. Do I make myself clear? [=do you understand me?]
    13. The work needs to be finished by this afternoon. Is that clear?
    14. Let's get one thing perfectly clear: I want this work finished by this afternoon.
  • easily understood
    1. She's a clear writer. [=she writes clearly]
    2. Her writing has a clear style.
    3. a clear definition/explanation
    4. a clear message
    5. The instructions weren't very clear about when we were supposed to begin.
    6. (informal) The explanation was as clear as mud. [=extremely unclear]
  • free from doubt or confusion
    1. I think I have a clear understanding of the problem.
    2. Are you clear on/about what you need to do? [=do you understand what you need to do?]
    3. He has clear ideas about what he hopes to accomplish.
  • able to think in an accurate way without confusion
    1. She's a clear thinker.
    2. This job requires someone with a clear head. [=someone who can think clearly]
  • easily seen
    1. This picture is blurry, but that one is clear.
    2. Our TV has a beautifully clear picture/image.
  • easily heard
    1. a very clear sound
    2. clear pronunciation
    3. The teacher has a very clear speaking voice.
  • easily seen through
    1. clear [=transparent] glass
    2. a clear liquid
    3. a glass of cool, clear water
    4. clear plastic bags
    5. clear soup/broth
    6. clear air
    7. The water in the lake is crystal clear. = The water in the lake is (as) clear as crystal.
  • not blocked by anything
    1. I had a clear view of the accident. [=I was able to see the accident clearly]
    2. The aisles must be kept clear during the show. [=no people or things can be in the aisles during the show]
    3. a clear path
    4. You should keep your work area clear.
    5. You should keep your work area clear of clutter.
    6. 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.
    1. It was a beautifully clear, sunny day.
    2. a clear blue sky
    3. You can see thousands of stars on a clear night.
  • free of marks or spots
    1. an actress with beautifully/perfectly clear healthy skin
  • having a distinct and bright color
    1. She has clear blue eyes.
  • free of abnormal signs or symptoms
    1. After treatment, all his tests were clear. [=his tests did not show any problems]
  • free from feelings of guilt or blame
    1. The accident wasn't my fault. My conscience is clear. = I have a clear conscience.
  • not having any planned or scheduled activities
    1. Wednesday afternoon is clear [=free], so let's meet then.
    2. I like to keep my schedule clear on Friday afternoons.
  • very clear
    1. It was clear as a bell that morning—not a cloud in the sky.
    2. The water was as clear as a bell.
    3. Clear as a bell, I heard him say my name.
    4. a sound as clear as a bell
  • away from (something dangerous, harmful, etc.)
    1. Keep/Stay clear of [=out of] trouble!
    2. Stand clear of the closing doors!
    3. 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.
    1. The sky cleared after the rain.
    2. The weather is cloudy now, but it's clearing gradually.
  • to go away
    1. The clouds cleared (from the sky) after the rain.
    2. The morning fog gradually cleared.
    3. When the smoke cleared, we could see that the building had been completely destroyed.
  • to change by becoming easier to see through
    1. The water cleared after the mud had settled.
  • to become free of marks or spots
    1. My skin cleared when I started using the cream.
  • to remove something entirely from an area or place
    1. He used a shovel to clear the snow off/from the driveway. = He used a shovel to clear the driveway of snow.
    2. They cleared timber from/off the land.
    3. She cleared everything out of the closet.
    4. I'll clear those books out of the/your way.
    5. 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
    1. clear a room of unwanted visitors = clear unwanted visitors from a room
    2. The alarm cleared [=emptied] the room (of people).
    3. 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
    1. 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
    1. The guide cleared a path for us through the jungle.
    2. I cleared a space on the desk for my new computer.
  • to go over, under, or past (something) without touching
    1. The horse cleared [=jumped over] the fence easily.
    2. The pole-vaulter cleared 15 feet on his first try.
    3. The boat's sail just/narrowly cleared [=passed under] the bottom of the bridge.
  • to prove that (someone) is not guilty of a crime
    1. The investigation cleared him officially of all the charges against him.
    2. 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)
    1. You should clear the article with your boss before trying to get it published.
  • to give approval for (something)
    1. Her boss cleared [=approved] the article for publication.
  • to say that (someone) has official permission to do something
    1. The head of the agency has cleared her to see classified information.
    2. 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]
    3. We were cleared (to go) through customs. = We cleared customs.
  • to be passed or officially approved by (a group)
    1. 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)
    1. clear a debt
  • to gain (an amount of money) after paying all costs, taxes, etc.
    1. After paying our expenses we cleared almost 1,000 dollars on the deal.
    2. clear a profit
  • to remove (something) from an area or surface
    1. Just give me a moment to clear away all these papers, then we can sit down at the table.
    2. 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)
    1. It took her a few minutes to clear off the dinner table.
    2. It took her a few minutes to clear the dishes off the dinner table.
    3. I'll clear off my desk so that you can use it.
  • to go away or run away
    1. When we heard the night watchman, we cleared off as quickly as we could.
    2. I told him to clear off [=get lost] and leave me alone.
  • to leave (a place) quickly
    1. I ordered the hikers to clear off [=get off] my land at once.
  • to leave quickly
    1. He cleared out without paying his rent.
  • to remove unwanted things from (an area or place)
    1. clear out a cluttered closet
  • to go away or cause (something) to go away
    1. My symptoms cleared up once I started using the cream.
    2. The cream has cleared up my symptoms.
  • to make (something) clear by explaining it
    1. clear up a mystery
  • to cause the end of (something) by talking about it or dealing with it
    1. We need to clear up [=resolve] these misunderstandings.
    2. If we try I'm sure we can clear up these problems quickly.
  • to make an area clean or tidy
    1. 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
    1. He cleared his throat and began to speak.
  • in a clear manner
    1. “Can you hear me now?” “Loud and clear.” [=I can hear you very clearly]
  • all the way
    1. We drove clear across the state.
    2. The ball rolled clear across the street.
  • Noun
  • free from guilt or suspicion
    1. The investigation/jury considered all the charges against him and concluded that he was in the clear. [=that he was not guilty]
    2. He's not in the clear yet. The police still consider him a suspect.
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