英语词汇“clear”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

clear

3 of 4

verb

cleared; clearing; clears

transitive verb

: to make clear or translucent

clear the water by filtering

: to free from pollution or cloudiness

clear the atmosphere

: to free from accusation or blame : exonerate, vindicate

the opportunity to clear himself

: to give insight to : enlighten

clear my mind about the new arrangement

: to make intelligible : explain

clear up the mystery

: to free from what obstructs or is unneeded: such as

(1)

: open sense 1b

clear a path

(2)

: to remove unwanted growth or items from

clear the land of timber

(3)

: to rid or make a rasping noise as if ridding (the throat) of phlegm

needed to clear my throat

(4)

: to erase stored or displayed data from (a device, such as a computer or calculator)

: to empty of occupants

clear the room

: disentangle

clear a fishing line

: to remove from an area or place

clear the dishes from the table

: transmit, dispatch

: to submit for approval

clear it with me first

: authorize, approve

cleared the article for publication

: such as

(1)

: to certify as trustworthy

clear a person for classified information

(2)

: to permit (an aircraft) to proceed usually with a specified action

the plane was cleared to land

: to free from obligation or encumbrance

: settle, discharge

clear an account

c(1)

: to free (a ship or shipment) by payment of duties or harbor fees

(2)

: to pass through (customs)

: to gain without deduction : net

clear a profit

: to put through a clearinghouse

clear a check

: to go over, under, or by without touching

the ball just cleared the uprights

: to move through successfully : pass

the bill cleared the legislature

intransitive verb

: to become clear

it cleared up quickly after the rain

: to go away : vanish

the symptoms cleared gradually

: sell

Hogs cleared at steady rates.

: to obtain permission to discharge cargo

: to conform to regulations or pay requisite fees prior to leaving port

The ship cleared yesterday and is ready to sail.

: to pass through a clearinghouse

: to go to an authority (as for approval) before becoming effective

All tax bills must clear through our committee.

clearable

ˈklir-ə-bəl How to pronounce clear (audio)

adjective

Example Sentences

Adjective There are clear differences between the two candidates. She's the clear favorite to win the election. I'm not completely happy with the plan, but I see no clear alternative. He was the clear winner. She has made it abundantly clear that she does not support us. It's not clear how much longer we'll have to wait. “Changes will have to be made.” “Yes, that's clear.” Her writing has a clear style. The instructions weren't very clear about when we were supposed to begin. I think I have a clear understanding of the problem. Adverb We drove clear across the state. The ball rolled clear across the street. Verb The sky cleared after the rain. The weather is cloudy now, but it's clearing gradually. The morning fog gradually cleared. When the smoke cleared, we could see that the building had been completely destroyed. The water cleared after the mud had settled. My skin cleared when I started using the cream. They cleared timber from the land. She cleared everything out of the closet. I'll clear those books out of the way. The police ordered the crowd to clear the area. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Nonetheless, its selling point for investors is clear: It will be supercharged by the booming EV market in China, and globally.

Jacky Wong, WSJ, 13 Sep. 2022 Weiland said authorities still aren’t clear on how the individuals got hurt.

Annie Vainshtein, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Sep. 2022 Without question, Putin is now beginning to face some of the challenges that have been quite clear to Western leaders until now, with even more complications.

David A. Andelman, CNN, 12 Sep. 2022 What is clear to observers of the game is that players have got faster.

Gerald Marzorati, The New Yorker, 12 Sep. 2022 Skies were so clear on that fateful morning because a huge high pressure system had parked itself over the East Coast, and in doing so, shunted the massive Hurricane Erin out to sea.

Greg Porter, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2022 The order will be lifted when water samples are clear of E. coli., which officials said will likely be a few days.

BostonGlobe.com, 9 Sep. 2022 Listening in one-on-one meetings with employees and their leaders, formal programming, and pulse checks help Burke be clear on what HubSpotters want right now: transparency, autonomy, and living rich lives outside of work.

Anna Oakes, Quartz, 8 Sep. 2022 Playing someone with that much faculty and control is so much fun and playing someone who isn't always clear about their intentions is just mind-blowingly fun.

Yolanda Machado, EW.com, 8 Sep. 2022

Adverb

If the technical details seem murky to non-experts, the reputation risk of the bitcoin model is clear-cut, said Larry Newhook, CEO of Alpha Innovations, an asset management firm.

Tim Mcdonnell, Quartz, 7 Sep. 2022 Returning to the emphasis about these assertions being unequivocal, suppose an assertion is made by some prominent AI developer that isn’t so clear-cut.

Lance Eliot, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 The situations for both of those teams seemed less clear-cut than Merrillville’s, however, with competitions continuing as of earlier this week.

Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 11 Aug. 2022 Further details about the movie have not been as clear-cut as Kaling's enthusiasm for Witherspoon's and actor Ryan Phillippe's kids.

Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2022 Other spots seem more clear-cut: Hall as a net-front man, Bergeron in the bumper, and Pastrnak in the left circle.

Matt Porter, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2022 Analysts believe Milorad Dodik, the leader of the semiautonomous ethnic Serb republic within the Bosnian federation, is pushing for a more clear-cut breakaway that could unleash new turmoil in the region.

Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, 31 July 2022 Vingegaard steered clear of danger on the final laps in Paris, crossing — safely — alongside his teammates well behind the peloton.

New York Times, 24 July 2022 Why have crypto innovators in the U.S. steered clear of a market that has a more than $100 trillion market cap?

Faryar Shirzad, Fortune, 21 July 2022

Verb

Muscles need glucose to function, so movement helps clear sugars from the bloodstream -- that's the reason why many runners rely on carbo-loading before a marathon or race, for example.

Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 2 Sep. 2022 Retailers have a glut of inventory and are discounting items to clear space for holiday goods, with many having already lowered profit expectations for the year.

WSJ, 29 Aug. 2022 In other cases, park rangers or volunteer crews will use safe methods to clear tracks.

Kyla Guilfoil, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2022 This limits bacterial replication while also sending inflammatory signals that help clear bacteria.

Hayley Muendlein, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2022 Shortly before the Friday hearing, Jones agreed to send Blue Asension $400,000 to clear sales order backlogs, Riley said.

James Nani, Bloomberg.com, 12 Aug. 2022 In addition to clear messaging and better hygiene, health specialists have underscored the importance of testing being available, free and confidential.

Conor Murray, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 The legislation adds hypertension to list of ailments that are presumed to be caused by exposure to Agent Orange, a herbicide used by the U.S. military to clear vegetation.

Chris Megerian, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2022 The legislation adds hypertension to list of ailments that are presumed to be caused by exposure to Agent Orange, a herbicide used by the U.S. military to clear vegetation.

Chris Megerian, ajc, 10 Aug. 2022

Noun

What made his and Marcus’s decision clear was the standard to which UVA’s players are held.

Alex Vejar, The Salt Lake Tribune, 27 Oct. 2021 Eagles coach Denise Wolf said adjustments designed to improve clears and get better looks off corners helped keep her team in strong contention, particularly in a back-and-forth first half.

Rich Scherr, baltimoresun.com, 1 Nov. 2019 Although the public health guidelines are clear - steer clear of others - these workers are putting in longer shifts and taking on bigger workloads.

Author: Abha Bhattarai, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Apr. 2020 But steer clear of buying this for gamers looking for a traditional Sonic or Mario platformers: This might be a loser for them.

Lisa Marie Segarra, Fortune, 5 Dec. 2019 Brady adds that Kennedy, who has committed to play at Virginia Tech, was just as valuable on defending clears thanks to her strong footwork.

Brent Kennedy, baltimoresun.com, 10 June 2019 Off the beaches, Spanish mackerel will turn on as soon as winds drop and water clears, and cobia are also in the area around markers and other structure.

Frank Sargeant, AL.com, 20 Apr. 2018 Brady adds that Kennedy, who has committed to play at Virginia Tech, was just as valuable on defending clears thanks to her strong footwork.

Brent Kennedy, baltimoresun.com, 10 June 2019 Domagoj Vida had seven clears from the Croatian defense.

Rory Smith, New York Times, 12 July 2018 See More

单词	clear
释义	clear 1 of 4 adjective ˈklir 1 a : bright, luminous bonfires clear and bright Shakespeare b : cloudless specifically : less than one-tenth covered a clear sky c : free from mist, haze, or dust a clear day d : untroubled, serene a clear gaze 2 : clean, pure: such as a : free from blemishes clear skin b : easily seen through : transparent clear glass clear plastic bags c : free from abnormal sounds on auscultation 3 a : easily heard a loud and clear sound b : easily visible : plain a clear signal c : free from obscurity or ambiguity : easily understood : unmistakable a clear explanation 4 a : capable of sharp discernment : keen a clear thinker b : free from doubt : sure not clear on how to proceed 5 : free from guile or guilt : innocent a clear conscience 6 : unhampered by restriction or limitation: such as a : free of debts or charges a clear estate b : net a clear profit c : unqualified, absolute a clear victory d : free from obstruction clear passage e : emptied of contents or cargo A ship is clear after unloading. f : free from entanglement or contact staying clear of controversy keep clear of the boundary g : bare, denuded clear ground clearness noun clear 2 of 4 adverb 1 : in a clear manner to cry loud and clear 2 : all the way drove clear across the state clear 3 of 4 verb cleared; clearing; clears transitive verb 1 a : to make clear or translucent clear the water by filtering b : to free from pollution or cloudiness clear the atmosphere 2 : to free from accusation or blame : exonerate, vindicate the opportunity to clear himself 3 a : to give insight to : enlighten clear my mind about the new arrangement b : to make intelligible : explain clear up the mystery 4 a : to free from what obstructs or is unneeded: such as (1) : open sense 1b clear a path (2) : to remove unwanted growth or items from clear the land of timber (3) : to rid or make a rasping noise as if ridding (the throat) of phlegm needed to clear my throat (4) : to erase stored or displayed data from (a device, such as a computer or calculator) b : to empty of occupants clear the room c : disentangle clear a fishing line d : to remove from an area or place clear the dishes from the table e : transmit, dispatch 5 a : to submit for approval clear it with me first b : authorize, approve cleared the article for publication : such as (1) : to certify as trustworthy clear a person for classified information (2) : to permit (an aircraft) to proceed usually with a specified action the plane was cleared to land 6 a : to free from obligation or encumbrance b : settle, discharge clear an account c(1) : to free (a ship or shipment) by payment of duties or harbor fees (2) : to pass through (customs) d : to gain without deduction : net clear a profit e : to put through a clearinghouse clear a check 7 a : to go over, under, or by without touching the ball just cleared the uprights b : to move through successfully : pass the bill cleared the legislature intransitive verb 1 a : to become clear it cleared up quickly after the rain b : to go away : vanish the symptoms cleared gradually c : sell Hogs cleared at steady rates. 2 a : to obtain permission to discharge cargo b : to conform to regulations or pay requisite fees prior to leaving port The ship cleared yesterday and is ready to sail. 3 : to pass through a clearinghouse 4 : to go to an authority (as for approval) before becoming effective All tax bills must clear through our committee. clearable ˈklir-ə-bəl adjective clear 4 of 4 noun 1 : a clear space or part 2 : a high arcing shot over an opponent's head in badminton Phrases clear the air or less commonly clear the atmosphere : to remove elements of hostility, tension, confusion, or uncertainty had a long meeting to clear the air clear the decks : to make sweeping preparations for action in the clear 1 : in inside measurement corridors three feet in the clear 2 : free from guilt or suspicion The jury's decision was that he was in the clear. 3 : in plaintext : not in code or cipher a message sent in the clear Synonyms Adjective crystal crystal clear crystalline limpid liquid lucent pellucid see-through transparent Verb free open unblock See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective There are clear differences between the two candidates. She's the clear favorite to win the election. I'm not completely happy with the plan, but I see no clear alternative. He was the clear winner. She has made it abundantly clear that she does not support us. It's not clear how much longer we'll have to wait. “Changes will have to be made.” “Yes, that's clear.” Her writing has a clear style. The instructions weren't very clear about when we were supposed to begin. I think I have a clear understanding of the problem. Adverb We drove clear across the state. The ball rolled clear across the street. Verb The sky cleared after the rain. The weather is cloudy now, but it's clearing gradually. The morning fog gradually cleared. When the smoke cleared, we could see that the building had been completely destroyed. The water cleared after the mud had settled. My skin cleared when I started using the cream. They cleared timber from the land. She cleared everything out of the closet. I'll clear those books out of the way. The police ordered the crowd to clear the area. See More Recent Examples on the Web Adjective Nonetheless, its selling point for investors is clear: It will be supercharged by the booming EV market in China, and globally. Jacky Wong, WSJ, 13 Sep. 2022 Weiland said authorities still aren’t clear on how the individuals got hurt. Annie Vainshtein, San Francisco Chronicle, 12 Sep. 2022 Without question, Putin is now beginning to face some of the challenges that have been quite clear to Western leaders until now, with even more complications. David A. Andelman, CNN, 12 Sep. 2022 What is clear to observers of the game is that players have got faster. Gerald Marzorati, The New Yorker, 12 Sep. 2022 Skies were so clear on that fateful morning because a huge high pressure system had parked itself over the East Coast, and in doing so, shunted the massive Hurricane Erin out to sea. Greg Porter, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2022 The order will be lifted when water samples are clear of E. coli., which officials said will likely be a few days. BostonGlobe.com, 9 Sep. 2022 Listening in one-on-one meetings with employees and their leaders, formal programming, and pulse checks help Burke be clear on what HubSpotters want right now: transparency, autonomy, and living rich lives outside of work. Anna Oakes, Quartz, 8 Sep. 2022 Playing someone with that much faculty and control is so much fun and playing someone who isn't always clear about their intentions is just mind-blowingly fun. Yolanda Machado, EW.com, 8 Sep. 2022 Adverb If the technical details seem murky to non-experts, the reputation risk of the bitcoin model is clear-cut, said Larry Newhook, CEO of Alpha Innovations, an asset management firm. Tim Mcdonnell, Quartz, 7 Sep. 2022 Returning to the emphasis about these assertions being unequivocal, suppose an assertion is made by some prominent AI developer that isn’t so clear-cut. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 26 Aug. 2022 The situations for both of those teams seemed less clear-cut than Merrillville’s, however, with competitions continuing as of earlier this week. Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 11 Aug. 2022 Further details about the movie have not been as clear-cut as Kaling's enthusiasm for Witherspoon's and actor Ryan Phillippe's kids. Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2022 Other spots seem more clear-cut: Hall as a net-front man, Bergeron in the bumper, and Pastrnak in the left circle. Matt Porter, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2022 Analysts believe Milorad Dodik, the leader of the semiautonomous ethnic Serb republic within the Bosnian federation, is pushing for a more clear-cut breakaway that could unleash new turmoil in the region. Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, 31 July 2022 Vingegaard steered clear of danger on the final laps in Paris, crossing — safely — alongside his teammates well behind the peloton. New York Times, 24 July 2022 Why have crypto innovators in the U.S. steered clear of a market that has a more than $100 trillion market cap? Faryar Shirzad, Fortune, 21 July 2022 Verb Muscles need glucose to function, so movement helps clear sugars from the bloodstream -- that's the reason why many runners rely on carbo-loading before a marathon or race, for example. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 2 Sep. 2022 Retailers have a glut of inventory and are discounting items to clear space for holiday goods, with many having already lowered profit expectations for the year. WSJ, 29 Aug. 2022 In other cases, park rangers or volunteer crews will use safe methods to clear tracks. Kyla Guilfoil, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2022 This limits bacterial replication while also sending inflammatory signals that help clear bacteria. Hayley Muendlein, The Conversation, 17 Aug. 2022 Shortly before the Friday hearing, Jones agreed to send Blue Asension $400,000 to clear sales order backlogs, Riley said. James Nani, Bloomberg.com, 12 Aug. 2022 In addition to clear messaging and better hygiene, health specialists have underscored the importance of testing being available, free and confidential. Conor Murray, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 The legislation adds hypertension to list of ailments that are presumed to be caused by exposure to Agent Orange, a herbicide used by the U.S. military to clear vegetation. Chris Megerian, BostonGlobe.com, 10 Aug. 2022 The legislation adds hypertension to list of ailments that are presumed to be caused by exposure to Agent Orange, a herbicide used by the U.S. military to clear vegetation. Chris Megerian, ajc, 10 Aug. 2022 Noun What made his and Marcus’s decision clear was the standard to which UVA’s players are held. Alex Vejar, The Salt Lake Tribune, 27 Oct. 2021 Eagles coach Denise Wolf said adjustments designed to improve clears and get better looks off corners helped keep her team in strong contention, particularly in a back-and-forth first half. Rich Scherr, baltimoresun.com, 1 Nov. 2019 Although the public health guidelines are clear - steer clear of others - these workers are putting in longer shifts and taking on bigger workloads. Author: Abha Bhattarai, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Apr. 2020 But steer clear of buying this for gamers looking for a traditional Sonic or Mario platformers: This might be a loser for them. Lisa Marie Segarra, Fortune, 5 Dec. 2019 Brady adds that Kennedy, who has committed to play at Virginia Tech, was just as valuable on defending clears thanks to her strong footwork. Brent Kennedy, baltimoresun.com, 10 June 2019 Off the beaches, Spanish mackerel will turn on as soon as winds drop and water clears, and cobia are also in the area around markers and other structure. Frank Sargeant, AL.com, 20 Apr. 2018 Brady adds that Kennedy, who has committed to play at Virginia Tech, was just as valuable on defending clears thanks to her strong footwork. Brent Kennedy, baltimoresun.com, 10 June 2019 Domagoj Vida had seven clears from the Croatian defense. Rory Smith, New York Times, 12 July 2018 See More Word History Etymology Adjective, Adverb, Verb, and Noun Middle English clere, from Anglo-French cler, from Latin clarus clear, bright; akin to Latin calare to call — more at low entry 3 First Known Use Adjective 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Adverb 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Noun 1674, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing clear all clear as clear as day/daylight/anything clear conscience clear-air turbulence as clear as mud clear-eyed clear head clear one's name clear oneself clear of clear out clear one's throat clear the air clear-sighted clear up clear the cobwebs is that clear? let's get one thing perfectly clear loud and clear make oneself clear see one's way (clear) to the coast is clear steer clear the all clear clear someone's name clear off clear away clear the way (as) clear as a bell clear sailing crystal clear clear-cut clear-felling clear up (something) free and clear clear-cutting clear the decks in the clear clear the atmosphere See More all clear as clear as day/daylight/anything clear conscience clear-air turbulence as clear as mud clear-eyed clear head clear one's name clear oneself clear of clear out clear one's throat clear the air clear-sighted clear up clear the cobwebs is that clear? let's get one thing perfectly clear loud and clear make oneself clear see one's way (clear) to the coast is clear steer clear the all clear clear someone's name clear off clear away clear the way (as) clear as a bell clear sailing crystal clear clear-cut clear-felling clear up (something) free and clear clear-cutting clear the decks in the clear clear the atmosphere See More Kids Definition clear 1 of 3 adjective ˈklir clearer; clearest 1 : easily heard, seen, noticed, or understood a clear definition The differences were clear. She spoke in a clear voice. 2 : free of clouds, haze, or mist a clear day 3 : free from feelings of guilt a clear conscience 4 : easily seen through clear water 5 : free from doubt or confusion : sure Are you clear on what you need to do? 6 : free of blemishes clear skin 7 : not blocked a clear path a clear view 8 : bright sense 1, luminous clear sunlight clear 2 of 3 verb cleared; clearing 1 : to free of things blocking I cleared my throat. 2 : to make or become free of clouds, haze, or mist The sky cleared. 3 : to get rid of : remove Please clear dishes from the table. 4 : to go over or by without touching The ball I hit cleared the fence. 5 : to go away : disperse The crowd cleared rapidly. 6 : explain sense 1 We tried to clear the matter up. 7 : to free from blame The judge cleared my name. 8 : to approve or be approved by Our plane was cleared to land. Our proposal cleared the committee. 9 : to make as profit We cleared 85 dollars on the sale. clear 3 of 3 adverb 1 : in a way that is easy to hear loud and clear 2 : all the way I could hear you clear across the room. Medical Definition clear 1 of 2 adjective ˈkli(ə)r 1 a of the skin or complexion : good in texture and color and without blemish or discoloration b of an animal coat : of uniform shade without spotting 2 : free from abnormal sounds on auscultation clear 2 of 2 transitive verb 1 : to render (a specimen for microscopic examination) transparent by the use of an agent (as an essential oil) that modifies the index of refraction 2 : to rid (the throat) of phlegm or of something that makes the voice indistinct or husky Legal Definition clear adjective 1 : unencumbered by outstanding claims or interests a search showed the title was clear 2 : free from doubt or ambiguity clear 1 of 3 adjective 1 as in crystal easily seen through the clear glass walls of the aquarium's giant ocean tank Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance crystal transparent liquid translucent crystalline limpid crystal clear lucid pellucid lucent uncolored sheer see-through colorless semitransparent semitranslucent diaphanous glassy vitreous transparentized Antonyms & Near Antonyms opaque cloudy dark colored hazy tinted foggy nebulous dense muddy glazed murky misty smoky turbid smokey filmy See More 2 as in obvious not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation the meaning of her broad smile was clear to the whole class Synonyms & Similar Words obvious apparent evident unmistakable straightforward distinct unambiguous visible transparent broad unequivocal plain lucid simple manifest perspicuous ringing decided luminous clear-cut understandable crystal clear explicit pellucid comprehensible palpable intelligible patent noticeable bald tangible unambivalent barefaced open-and-shut nonambiguous bright-line luculent tidy recognizable discernible bald-faced sensible appreciable graspable knowable fathomable digestible uncomplicated comprehendible self-explanatory observable perceptible readable legible clean overt self-evident cognizable decipherable undisguised trenchant discernable well-defined clean-cut cognoscible fair black-and-white Antonyms & Near Antonyms unclear ambiguous dark obscure indistinct clouded mysterious cryptic equivocal enigmatic vague unintelligible indecipherable incomprehensible unfathomable subtle unknowable hazy unapparent cloudy unclarified murky enigmatical gray imperceptible nebulous grey obfuscated slippery sketchy nonobvious indeterminate indefinite imprecise impalpable misty inappreciable indiscernible insensible noncommittal unreadable illegible gauzy undecipherable See More 3 as in confident having or showing a mind free from doubt I need to be absolutely clear about what you're saying Synonyms & Similar Words confident sure positive assured certain implicit doubtless sanguine cocksure resolute decisive unwavering unhesitating self-assured unfaltering unquestioning self-confident self-conceited Antonyms & Near Antonyms doubtful uncertain unsure dubious hesitant indecisive wavering unassuming vacillating diffident See More 4 as in sunny not stormy or cloudy novice pilots can only fly on clear days Synonyms & Similar Words sunny bright fair unclouded cloudless mild calm peaceful gentle pleasant moderate sunshiny serene temperate tranquil clement placid fine balmy halcyon Antonyms & Near Antonyms cloudy rough dirty bleak raw severe turbulent stormy harsh foul rainy overcast nasty tempestuous breezy hazy inclement murky foggy squally blustery misty gusty sunless blustering soupy See More 5 as in conclusive serving to put an end to all debate or questioning the evidence is clear: he's innocent Synonyms & Similar Words conclusive definitive decisive last deciding determinative determinate definite absolute convincing unambiguous irrefutable compelling indisputable incontrovertible unquestionable unequivocal undeniable inarguable incontestable positive undisputable undebatable dispositive telling undisputed unanswerable indubitable uncontested sure cogent unchallenged persuasive certain hands-down Antonyms & Near Antonyms unclear problematic inconclusive doubtful ambiguous questionable debatable problematical indecisive moot disputable equivocal controversial disputed refutable doubtable debated See More 6 as in cleared allowing passage without obstruction flooding was widespread, and only some roads are clear so far Synonyms & Similar Words cleared open navigable unobstructed emptied empty wide unclogged free revealed unlocked unclosed unstopped exposed passable gaping unoccupied vacant unsealed unfolded yawning enterable unfurled unfastened unbuttoned unzipped unlatched unbarred unbolted unclenched unclasped Antonyms & Near Antonyms blocked stopped shut closed clogged obstructed plugged uncleared jammed impassable hampered stuffed hindered impassible constricted encumbered cramped impeded dammed gated trammelled barricaded blockaded trammeled interfered (with) See More 7 as in innocent free from guilt or blame slept with a clear conscience Synonyms & Similar Words cleared innocent acquitted faultless blameless irreproachable impeccable guiltless ethical cleanhanded in the clear moral vindicated inculpable lily-white absolved exonerated virtuous righteous upright law-abiding Antonyms & Near Antonyms guilty culpable punishable indictable accused impeachable censurable condemned blamable blameworthy convicted indicted shamefaced hangdog impeached shamed See More 8 as in shining giving off or reflecting much light spermaceti candles were once highly prized for the clear flame that they produced Synonyms & Similar Words shining glowing bright luminous dazzling shiny brilliant blazing gleaming flashing sparkling radiant shimmering lucid glittering flickering splendid burning lustrous blinding glistening beaming polished lucent sheeny effulgent refulgent incandescent shined flaming lambent fiery fulgent candescent bedazzling glaring glimmering sunny glancing ablaze glinting ardent twinkling scintillating flaring shimmery winking burnished glistering agleam aglitter combusting scintillant coruscant gemmy red-hot ultrabright superbright Antonyms & Near Antonyms dim dull dark obscure murky obscured lackluster darkened gloomy blackened somber sombre dusky cloudy dimmed unlit unbright darkish shadowy darkling lightless pale unbrilliant shady gray grey tenebrous darksome leaden shadowlike pitch-dark pitch-black palish sunless See More clear 2 of 3 verb 1 as in to open to rid the surface of (as an area) from things in the way the early settlers worked hard to clear the land for crops Synonyms & Similar Words open smooth facilitate unblock free unchoke unstop strip unclog unplug ease unclutter loosen (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms close block stop obstruct dam plug clog clutter (up) See More 2 as in to rid to set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers cleared the woods of brush Synonyms & Similar Words rid relieve free divest disencumber loose unburden liberate disburden loosen spring rescue discharge unfetter emancipate extricate uncage enfranchise deliver disentangle redeem release disengage unbind unchain manumit bail (out) Antonyms & Near Antonyms burden subject encumber hamper bog (down) saddle restrain weight (down) weigh down shackle fetter See More 3 as in to pay to give what is owed for finally cleared the last debt Synonyms & Similar Words pay stand balance meet settle pay up pay off discharge foot liquidate recompense pony up quit spring (for) ante (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms repudiate 4 as in to empty to remove the contents of cleared a drawer so there would be a place to store his clothes Synonyms & Similar Words empty clean evacuate void eliminate vacate purge drain sweep flush exhaust waste deplete scour draw (off) bleed Antonyms & Near Antonyms fill load 5 as in to clarify to remove usually visible impurities from cleared the car windows Synonyms & Similar Words clarify filter fine clean refine extract process purify distill wash purge garble distil rectify cleanse decontaminate sift elutriate screen leach disinfect sieve sanitize bolt Antonyms & Near Antonyms dull muddy dirty cloud soil contaminate taint pollute defile besmirch foul sully begrime See More 6 as in to free to set free from entanglement or difficulty cleared himself of any involvement in the matter Synonyms & Similar Words free save extricate liberate cut loose disentangle disengage redeem rescue untangle release deliver disembarrass unravel unburden untie disencumber unsnarl disburden untwine Antonyms & Near Antonyms impede hinder obstruct hamper block burden weigh embroil entangle load encumber See More 7 as in to smooth to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions plows promptly cleared the roads of snow Synonyms & Similar Words open smooth facilitate unstop free unclog unplug ease loosen (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms close stop block impede hinder dam (up) clog (up) obstruct interfere (with) hamper plug (up) encumber constrict blockade trammel barricade See More 8 as in to acquit to free from a charge of wrongdoing she had once been accused of embezzlement, but an investigation by the bank cleared her Synonyms & Similar Words acquit vindicate absolve exonerate exculpate forgive excuse liberate release whitewash pardon discharge redeem condone redress remit expiate revenge unburden atone (for) avenge Antonyms & Near Antonyms incriminate charge indict accuse impeach criminate convict arraign See More 9 as in to approve to give official acceptance of as satisfactory the administration cleared the plan, and building should begin shortly Synonyms & Similar Words approve confirm ratify finalize accept sign endorse acknowledge sanction formalize authorize warrant okay affirm initial approbate OK accredit validate enable bless permit certify homologate allow pass sanctify license indorse reapprove canonize legalize sign off (on) rubber-stamp licence Antonyms & Near Antonyms deny negative reject turn down disallow ignore prohibit decline disregard veto forbid disapprove overlook proscribe ban enjoin refuse neglect rebut interdict illegalize spurn rebuff See More 10 as in to remove to take away from a place or position cleared the dishes from the table Synonyms & Similar Words remove withdraw draw pull take out extract abstract dislodge cut draw out move shift draw off disturb transfer budge transpose displace demount dislocate Antonyms & Near Antonyms put place position set secure mount fix stick anchor hitch clamp embed moor root imbed site lodge set up entrench situate implant ingrain engrain intrench See More 11 as in to inform to give information to please clear my mind about the new arrangement regarding reimbursement for traveling expenses Synonyms & Similar Words inform tell brief advise instruct alert apprise teach familiarize fill in enlighten educate verse let someone know notify acquaint catch up assure convince hip reassure keep (someone) posted clue (in) advertise lecture disclose (to) wise (up) announce (to) school certify disabuse disillusion warrant tutor undeceive disenchant Antonyms & Near Antonyms mislead misinform 12 as in to earn to receive after charges and deductions have been made cleared enough from that stock transaction to be able to afford a new luxury automobile Synonyms & Similar Words earn make get net realize gain garner clean up cash in (on) rake (in) Antonyms & Near Antonyms gross clear 3 of 3 adverb as in through Synonyms & Similar Words through over across athwart Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of clear are limpid, translucent, and transparent. While all these words mean "capable of being seen through," clear implies absence of cloudiness, haziness, or muddiness. clear water Although the words limpid and clear have much in common, limpid suggests the soft clearness of pure water. her eyes were limpid pools of blue The synonyms translucent and clear are sometimes interchangeable, but translucent implies the passage of light but not a clear view of what lies beyond. translucent frosted glass While the synonyms transparent and clear are close in meaning, transparent implies being so clear that objects can be seen distinctly. a transparent sheet of film Phrases Containing clear in the clear clear off crystal clear stay clear of clear out keep clear of clear (up) steer clear of in the clear clear off crystal clear stay clear of clear out keep clear of clear (up) steer clear of See More
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