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单词 clear
释义

clear

1 of 4

adjective

ˈklir How to pronounce clear (audio)
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 How to pronounce clear (audio)
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
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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

Kids Definition

clear 1 of 3

adjective

ˈklir How to pronounce clear (audio)
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 How to pronounce clear (audio)
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

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  • 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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