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- DictionaryClear/klir/
adjective
- 1. easy to perceive, understand, or interpret: "clear and precise directions"
- 2. (of a substance) transparent; unclouded: "the clear glass of the French windows"
adverb
- 1. so as to be out of the way of or away from: "he leapt clear of the car"
- 2. completely: "he had time to get clear away"
verb
- 1. remove an obstruction or unwanted item or items from: "the drive had been cleared of snow"
- 2. remove (an obstruction or unwanted item) from somewhere: "Karen cleared the dirty plates"
Clear means clean and uncluttered, without distractions or confusion. If your explanation of relativity is clear, it's easy to understand. If the sky’s clear, there isn't a cloud to be seen. As a verb, clear implies getting rid of obstacles. You can clear your head (get rid of anxiety and upsetting thoughts); clear the way (remove obstacles ...
to give or get permission to do something: The plane is cleared for take-off. You have to clear it with the headteacher if you want a day off school. See also. clear the air.
1 day ago · 1. adjective. Something that is clear is easy to understand, see, or hear. The book is clear, readable and adequately illustrated. The space telescope has taken the clearest pictures ever of Pluto. He repeated his answer, this time in a clear, firm tone of voice.
1. Free from clouds, mist, or haze: a clear day. 2. Not obscured or darkened; bright: clear daylight; a clear yellow. 3. Easily seen through; transparent: clear water. 4. Free from flaw, blemish, or impurity: a clear, perfect diamond; a clear record with the police. 5.
He writes crystal clear (=very easy to understand) prose. 2 impossible to doubt impossible to doubt, question, or make a mistake about → clearly clear evidence of guilt They won by a clear majority. it is clear whether/why/how etc It’s not clear whether he shares her views. it is clear (that) It’s clear that the drug does benefit some patients.
Idioms. easy to understand and not confusing. She gave me clear and precise directions. Are these instructions clear enough? Your meaning needs to be clear. You'll do as you're told—is that clear? clear about something She was quite clear about her reasons for leaving.
to remove things that are stopping the progress or movement of something. The ruling could clear the way for extradition proceedings. Definition of clear verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
