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Word3 clear
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic /klɪə(r)/ /klɪr/
Example
  • 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?
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clear

(adjective)/klɪə(r)/ /klɪr/

    Word Family

    • clear adjective (≠ unclear)
    • clearly adverb
    • clarity noun
    • clarify verb
  1. 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?
    • She was quite clear about her reasons for leaving.
    • This behaviour must stop—do I make myself clear (= express myself clearly so there is no doubt about what I mean)?
    • I hope I made it clear to him that he was no longer welcome here.

    Extra Examples

    • I hope I made it clear to him that he's not welcome here.
    • Our policy on pensions is perfectly clear.
    • She has a clear, simple writing style.
    • Your meaning needs to be crystal clear.
    • This is a clear and concise practical guide.
    • a clear and unambiguous statement
    • The plan is very clear and simple.
    • We have clear and consistent expectations for our students.
    • The figures will give a clearer picture of the financial benefits.
    • They made it absolutely clear that I was expected to help.
  2. obvious and leaving no doubt at all
    • This is a clear case of fraud.
    • She won the election by a clear majority.
    • His height gives him a clear advantage.
    • a clear warning of the risks
    • He left no clear indication of his wishes.
    • We must send a clear message to young people that cyberbullying will not be tolerated.
    • There is clear evidence that he was involved with the gang.
    • They made their intentions abundantly clear.
    • It was quite clear to me that she was lying.
    • It is clear from the graph that sales have dropped sharply.
    • It is not clear what they want us to do.
    • How he got there was not clear.

    Extra Examples

    • It was clear to us there was a problem.
    • It wasn't entirely clear whether she wanted us to help.
    • There is a clear and present danger to national security.
    • to give a clear sign that we value all students
    • We need to make a clear distinction between private and public rooms.
    • The film is a clear example of Hitchcock's cleverness.
    • One clear winner stood out.
    • One thing is clear—she was not telling the truth.
    • The message of the play is clear. Love is pain.
    • It was immediately clear that she had been crying.
    • It was pretty clear that they didn't want me there.
    • It is becoming increasingly clear that consumers are interested in animal welfare.
    • It seems clear that her separation from the children caused her great distress.
    • You have to make your intentions crystal clear to them.
  3. not confused; having no doubt
    • Are you clear about the arrangements for tomorrow?
    • My memory is not clear on that point.
    • I'm still not clear what the job involves.
    • We need a clear understanding of the problems involved.

    Extra Examples

    • I'm still not clear whether she wants to come or not.
    • My memory isn't really clear on that point.
    • Everyone must be clear about their responsibilities.
    • She has a clear vision of the way things should go with the project.
    • Nobody had a clear idea of what was to come next.
    • We are very clear about what we want to accomplish.
  4. thinking in a sensible and logical way, especially in a difficult situation
    • a clear thinker
    • You'll need to keep a clear head for your interview.
  5. easy to see or hear
    • The photo wasn't very clear.
    • The voice on the phone was clear and strong.
    • She was in Australia but I could hear her voice as clear as a bell.
    • The image was crisp and clear.
    • The colours in her paintings are very clear and bright.
  6. that you can see through; transparent
    • The water was so clear we could see the bottom of the lake.
    • clear glass
    • a clear colourless liquid
    • a sheet of clear cellophane

    Extra Examples

    • The beach was perfect—white sand and clear blue water.
    • The water comes out of the spring crystal clear and totally pure.
    • Items must be carried in a clear plastic bag.
    • The water was fairly clear.
    • The chairs were made of clear plastic.
  7. without cloud or mist
    • a clear blue sky
    • On a clear day you can see France.

    Extra Examples

    • It's likely to be a clear night, with temperatures dropping to freezing.
    • The weather was bright and clear.
    • a crisp, clear autumn morning
    • On a clear day, you can see the mountains in the distance.
    • clear night skies
  8. without spots or marks
    • clear skin
    • a clear complexion
  9. bright and lively
    • Her clear blue eyes sparkled.
  10. free from things that are blocking the way or covering the surface of something
    • The road was clear and I ran over.
    • All exits must be kept clear of baggage.
    • You won't get a clear view of the stage from here.
    • I always leave a clear desk at the end of the day.
    • Most roads are now clear of snow.

    Extra Examples

    • The roads are reasonably clear of snow.
    • Make sure you keep all gutters and drainpipes clear of leaves.
  11. if you have a clear conscience or your conscience is clear, you do not feel guilty
  12. free from something that is unpleasant
    • They were still not clear of all suspicion.
    • We are finally clear of debt.
  13. not touching something; a distance away from something
    • The plane climbed until it was clear of the clouds.
    • Make sure you park your car clear of the entrance.
  14. whole or complete
    • Allow three clear days for the letter to arrive.
    • You must give seven clear days’ notice of the meeting.
  15. that remains when taxes, costs, etc. have been taken away
    • SYNONYM net
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/net_1
    • They had made a clear profit of £2 000.
  16. produced with the central part of the tongue close to the top of the mouth. In many accents of (= ways of pronouncing) English, clear /l/ is used before a vowel, as in leave.
    • OPPOSITE dark
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/dark_2
  17. to be simple and free from trouble
  18. easy to see or understand
  19. not clear at all; not easy to understand
    • Oh well, that's all as clear as mud, then.
  20. a complete difference or division between two people or groups
    • Voters want to see clear blue water between the main parties.
    • They failed to put clear blue water between themselves and their competitors.
  21. there is no danger of being seen or caught
    • As soon as the coast was clear, he climbed in through the window.
  22. to remain calm in a difficult situation
    • She needed to keep a clear head if she was to remain in control.
  23. to enable somebody to be successful in a particular area of activity because other people or groups have given up competing with them
    • The complete disarray of the opposition parties leaves the field clear for the government to implement urgent reforms.
  24. in a way that is very easy to understand
    • The message is coming through loud and clear.
  25. to find that it is possible or convenient to do something
    • Small builders cannot see their way clear to take on many trainees.

    Word Origin

    • Middle English: from Old French cler, from Latin clarus.
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