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Meaning of the word clear in English

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clear

US /klɪr/
UK /klɪr/
"clear" picture

Adjective

1.

easy to perceive, understand, or interpret

Example:
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The instructions were very clear.
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He spoke in a clear voice.
Synonym:
obviousapparentdistinctexplicitunderstandable
Synonym:
unclearvagueambiguous
2.

transparent; allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen

Example:
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The water in the lake was crystal clear.
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She wore a dress with clear plastic straps.
Synonym:
transparentlimpidpellucidunclouded
Synonym:
opaquecloudymurky
3.

free from obstruction or entanglement

Example:
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The road was clear after the accident.
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Make sure the path is clear before you proceed.
Synonym:
unobstructedunimpededopenfree
Synonym:
blockedobstructedclogged

Verb

1.

remove an obstruction or unwanted item from (something)

Example:
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Please clear the table after dinner.
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The path was cleared of debris.
Synonym:
removeemptytidycleansepurge
Synonym:
blockobstructclog
2.

become free from cloudiness or darkness

Example:
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The sky began to clear after the storm.
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His mind began to clear as he woke up.
Synonym:
brightenlightenclarifyresolve
Synonym:
clouddarkenobscure

Adverb

1.

all the way; completely

Example:
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He jumped clear over the fence.
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The ball went clear out of the park.
Synonym:
completelyfullyentirelywholly
Synonym:
partiallyincompletely
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