clear
adverb
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in an easily perceptible manner“could be seen clearly under the microscope”clearly
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completely“read the book clear to the end”plumb
adjective
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readily apparent to the mind“a clear and present danger”
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allowing light to pass through“clear water”
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free from confusion or doubt“a complex problem requiring a clear head”
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free from clouds or mist or haze“on a clear day”
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accurately stated or describedwell-defined
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characterized by ease and quickness in perceiving“clear mind”percipient
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clear and distinct to the sensesclear-cutclean-cut
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(especially of a title) free from any encumbrance or limitation that presents a question of fact or law“I have clear title to this property”unmortgaged
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freed from any question of guiltclearedabsolvedexculpatedexoneratedvindicated
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easily deciphereddecipherablereadable
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clear of charges or deductions“a clear profit”
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affording free passage or view“a clear view”open
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free from flaw or blemish or impurity“a clear perfect diamond”
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(of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dimscleanlightunclouded
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free of restrictions or qualificationsclean
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characterized by freedom from troubling thoughts (especially guilt)“a clear conscience”
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free from contact or proximity or connection
noun
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a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or wateropen
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the state of being free of suspicion“Investigation showed that they were in the clear.”
verb
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to free the throat by making a rasping soundclear up
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to rid of obstructions“Make sure to clear the barrel before firing.”unclutter
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to remove something“Please clear the leaves from the lawn.”emptydoff
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to make a way or path by removing objects
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to remove the occupants of“The demolition team cleared the building before the explosion.”
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to remove people from a building“They cleared the patrons from the theater after the bomb threat.”
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to rid of instructions or data“clear a memory buffer”
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to make clear, bright, light, or translucent“The water had to be cleared through filtering”
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to make free from confusion or ambiguity“Let's clear up these ambiguities.”straighten outcrystallisecrystallizecrystalisecrystalizeclear upilluminateenlightenelucidateshed light onsort out
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to settle, as of a debt“I finally cleared my loans.”solve
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to grant authorization or clearance forpass
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to pronounce not guilty of criminal charges“The suspect was cleared of the murder charges.”discharge
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to pass an inspection or receive authorization“clear customs”
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to pass by, over, or under without making contact“The balloon cleared the tree tops.”top
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to go away or disappear“The fog cleared in the afternoon”
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to sell or get rid of“We cleared a lot of the old model cars.”deal
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to be debited and credited to the proper bank accounts“The check will clear within 2 business days”
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to earn on some commercial or business transactionmake
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to make as a net profit“The company cleared $1 million”sack
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to yield as a net profitnet
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to clear from impurities, blemishes, pollution, etc.“We cleared the water so it is safe to drink.”
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to free from payment of customs duties, as of a shipment
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to go unchallengedpass
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to become clear“The sky cleared after the storm.”clear uplight up