Meaning of the word "clear up" in English

What does "clear up" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

clear up

US /klɪr ˈʌp/

UK /klɪr ˈʌp/

to become brighter and free of clouds or rain

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The weather is expected to clear up by afternoon.

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After the storm, the sky began to clear up.

Synonym:

brighten improve clear lighten

to solve or explain something

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We need to clear up this misunderstanding immediately.

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Can you clear up the confusion about the meeting time?

Synonym:

clarify resolve explain settle elucidate

to make a place tidy by removing unwanted items

Example:

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Please clear up your room before you go out.

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It's time to clear up the mess in the kitchen.

Synonym:

tidy up clean up organize straighten up

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