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clear

/ˈkliɚ/

US UK

adjective

clearer; -est

[also more ~; most ~]

very obvious :not causing or allowing doubt

The show was a clear failure. [=it was clearly a failure; there is no doubt that the show was a failure]

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.

It has become clear [=evident] to me that changes are necessary.

She has made it abundantly/painfully/very clear that she does not support us.

It's not clear how much longer we'll have to wait.

She made (it) clear to me that she was unhappy. [=she told/showed me in a very definite way that she was unhappy]

Changes will have to be made. Yes, that's clear.

The sign said/read Keep Out as clear as day/daylight/anything. [=the sign very clearly said Keep Out] - sometimes used in spoken phrases that express anger

I want this work finished by this afternoon. Do I make myself clear? [=do you understand me?]

The work needs to be finished by this afternoon. Is that clear?

Let's get one thing perfectly clear: I want this work finished by this afternoon.

easily understood

She's a clear writer. [=she writes clearly]

Her writing has a clear style.

a clear definition/explanation

a clear message

The instructions weren't very clear about when we were supposed to begin.

(informal) The explanation was as clear as mud. [=extremely unclear]

free from doubt or confusion

I think I have a clear understanding of the problem.

Are you clear on/about what you need to do? [=do you understand what you need to do?]

He has clear ideas about what he hopes to accomplish.

able to think in an accurate way without confusion

She's a clear thinker.

This job requires someone with a clear head. [=someone who can think clearly] - see also clearheaded

easily seen :having small parts and details that can be easily seen and identified

This picture is blurry, but that one is clear.

Our TV has a beautifully clear picture/image.

easily heard

a very clear sound :easily heard and understood

clear pronunciation

The teacher has a very clear speaking voice.

easily seen through

clear [=transparent] glass

a clear liquid

a glass of cool, clear water

clear plastic bags

clear soup/broth

clear air

The water in the lake is crystal clear. = The water in the lake is (as) clear as crystal.

not blocked by anything

I had a clear view of the accident. [=I was able to see the accident clearly]

The aisles must be kept clear during the show. [=no people or things can be in the aisles during the show]

a clear path :not covered by anything

You should keep your work area clear. - often + of

You should keep your work area clear of clutter.

Don't try to cross the street until it's clear of traffic. [=until there is no traffic on the street] - see also clear of (below) the coast is clear at 1coast clear sailing at sailing

of weather or the sky :not having any clouds, fog, etc.

It was a beautifully clear, sunny day.

a clear blue sky

You can see thousands of stars on a clear night.

free of marks or spots

an actress with beautifully/perfectly clear healthy skin

having a distinct and bright color

She has clear blue eyes.

c medical :free of abnormal signs or symptoms

After treatment, all his tests were clear. [=his tests did not show any problems]

free from feelings of guilt or blame - used with conscience

The accident wasn't my fault. My conscience is clear. = I have a clear conscience.

If your conscience is clear, you do not feel guilty because you do not believe that you have done anything wrong.

finance - used to describe the amount that remains after costs, taxes, etc., have been paid

We made a clear [=net] profit of $500.

not having any planned or scheduled activities

Wednesday afternoon is clear [=free], so let's meet then.

I like to keep my schedule clear on Friday afternoons.

(as) clear as a bell

very clear

It was clear as a bell that morningnot a cloud in the sky.

The water was as clear as a bell.

Clear as bell, I heard him say my name.

a sound as clear as a bell

clear of

away from (something dangerous, harmful, etc.)

Keep/Stay clear of [=out of] trouble!

Stand clear of the closing doors!

We'll pick up speed once we get clear of the heavy traffic. - see also 1clear 7 (above)

see your way clear

xem see

steer clear (of)

xem steer

verb

clears; cleared; clearing

[no obj] :to become clear: such as

a of weather or the sky :to change so that there are no clouds, fog, etc.

The sky cleared after the rain.

The weather is cloudy now, but it's clearing gradually. - see also clear up (below)

b of clouds, fog, smoke, etc. :to go away

The clouds cleared (from the sky) after the rain.

The morning fog gradually cleared.

When the smoke cleared, we could see that the building had been completely destroyed.

c of a liquid :to change by becoming easier to see through :to become transparent or more transparent

The water cleared after the mud had settled.

d of the skin :to become free of marks or spots

My skin cleared when I started using the cream. - see also clear up (below)

e

When your head clears or when something clears your head, you become more awake or alert and are able to think in a normal way without confusion.

My head cleared after a good night's sleep. = A good night's sleep cleared my head. [=I was able to think clearly again after a good night's sleep]

f

When your vision/eyesight clears you become able to see things correctly.

When I woke up everything was blurry at first, but then my vision gradually cleared.

[+ obj] :to remove something entirely from an area or place

He used a shovel to clear the snow off/from the driveway. = He used a shovel to clear the driveway of snow.

They cleared timber from/off the land.

She cleared everything out of the closet.

I'll clear those books out of the/your way.

She cleared [=removed] the dishes from the table. = She cleared the table (of dishes).

to cause the people in an area or place to leave [+ obj]

clear a room of unwanted visitors = clear unwanted visitors from a room

The alarm cleared [=emptied] the room (of people). [no obj]

The room cleared quickly when the alarm sounded. [=the people in the room left quickly when the alarm sounded]

[+ obj] :to leave (an area or place) so that it is empty

The police ordered the crowd to clear the area.

[+ obj] :to make (a path, road, open space, etc.) by removing things that block or cover an area or surface

The guide cleared a path for us through the jungle.

I cleared a space on the desk for my new computer.

[+ obj] :to go over, under, or past (something) without touching

The horse cleared [=jumped over] the fence easily.

The pole-vaulter cleared 15 feet on his first try.

The boat's sail just/narrowly cleared [=passed under] the bottom of the bridge.

[+ obj] :to prove that (someone) is not guilty of a crime

The investigation cleared him officially of all the charges against him.

He says he's innocent and he wants an opportunity to clear himself. = He wants an opportunity to clear his name. [=to prove that he is innocent]

[+ obj] to get approval for (something)

You should clear the article with your boss before trying to get it published.

to give approval for (something)

Her boss cleared [=approved] the article for publication.

to say that (someone) has official permission to do something

The head of the agency has cleared her to see classified information.

The flight/plane/pilot was cleared to land. = The flight/plane/pilot was cleared for landing. [=the flight/plane/pilot was given official permission/clearance to land]

We were cleared (to go) through customs. = We cleared customs.

to be passed or officially approved by (a group)

The bill has finally cleared the Senate. [=the Senate has finally passed the bill]

[+ obj] finance

to pay all the money that is owed for (a debt or loan)

clear a debt

to gain (an amount of money) after paying all costs, taxes, etc.

After paying our expenses we cleared almost 1,000 dollars on the deal.

clear a profit

c

When a check clears or is cleared, it goes through the process of being reviewed and accepted by a bank, and the money for the check is taken from the bank's account.

Checks can take up to four days to clear. = Checks can take up to four days to be cleared.

The check failed to clear. [=the check bounced]

clear away

[phrasal verb]

clear (something) away or clear away (something) :to remove (something) from an area or surface

Just give me a moment to clear away all these papers, then we can sit down at the table. - sometimes used figuratively

They had a long talk and were able to clear away [=clear up, resolve] all their misunderstandings.

clear off

[phrasal verb]

clear off (something) or clear (something) off (something) :to remove things from (an area or surface)

It took her a few minutes to clear off the dinner table.

It took her a few minutes to clear the dishes off the dinner table.

I'll clear off my desk so that you can use it.

chiefly Brit informal

to go away or run away :to leave quickly

When we heard the night watchman, we cleared off as quickly as we could.

I told him to clear off [=get lost] and leave me alone.

b clear off (a place) :to leave (a place) quickly

I ordered the hikers to clear off [=get off] my land at once.

clear out

[phrasal verb]

to leave quickly

He cleared out without paying his rent.

clear (something) out or clear out (something) :to remove unwanted things from (an area or place)

clear out a cluttered closet - see also clearout

clear the air

xem air

clear the deck/decks

xem deck

clear up

[phrasal verb]

to become clear: such as

a of weather or the sky :to change so that there are no clouds, fog, etc.

The sky cleared up after the rain.

It's cloudy now, but it's clearing up gradually.

b of the skin :to become free of marks or spots

My skin cleared up when I started using the cream.

clear up or clear (something) up or clear up (something) :to go away or cause (something) to go away

My symptoms cleared up once I started using the cream.

The cream has cleared up my symptoms.

clear (something) up or clear up (something)

to make (something) clear by explaining it

clear up a mystery

to cause the end of (something) by talking about it or dealing with it

We need to clear up [=resolve] these misunderstandings.

If we try I'm sure we can clear up these problems quickly.

Brit :to make an area clean or tidy

Let's clear up [=clean up, tidy up] before we leave.

clear your throat

to make a noise in your throat for attention or to be able to speak more clearly

He cleared his throat and began to speak.

adverb

in a clear manner - used in the phrase loud and clear

Can you hear me now? Loud and clear. [=I can hear you very clearly]

chiefly US informal :all the way :completely or entirely

We drove clear across the state.

The ball rolled clear across the street.

free and clear

xem free

noun

in the clear

free from guilt or suspicion

The investigation/jury considered all the charges against him and concluded that he was in the clear. [=that he was not guilty]

He's not in the clear yet. The police still consider him a suspect.

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