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clear > 46 senses
ADJECTIVE1clearClear to the mind
2clearFree from confusion or doubt
3clear, openAffording free passage or view
4clearFree from cloudiness
5clearFree from contact or proximity or connection
6clearCharacterized by freedom from troubling thoughts (especially guilt)
7clear, clean, light, unclouded(of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims
8clear, unmortgaged(especially of a title) free from any encumberance or limitation that presents a question of fact or law
9clear, clean-cut, clear-cutClear and distinct to the senses
10clear, well-definedAccurately stated or described
11clearFree from clouds or mist or haze
12clear, cleanFree of restrictions or qualifications
13clearFree from flaw or blemish or impurity
14clearClear of charges or deductions
15clear, decipherable, readableEasily deciphered
16clear, absolved, cleared, exculpated, exonerated, vindicatedFreed from any question of guilt
17clear, percipientCharacterized by ease and quickness in perceiving
18clearOf complexion
ADVERB1clear, all the wayCompletely
2clear, clearlyIn an easily perceptible manner
NOUN1clearThe state of being free of suspicion
2clear, openA clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
VERB1clear, unclutterRid of obstructions
2clearMake a way or path by removing objects
3clear, clear up, light up, brightenBecome clear
4clear, authorize, authorise, passGrant authorization or clearance for
5clearRemove
6clear, passGo unchallenged
7clearBe debited and credited to the proper bank accounts
8clearGo away or disappear
9clear, topPass by, over, or under without making contact
10clear, clear up, shed light on, crystallize, crystallise, crystalize, crystalise, straighten out, sort out, enlighten, illuminate, elucidateMake free from confusion or ambiguity
11clearFree from payment of customs duties, as of a shipment
12clearClear from impurities, blemishes, pollution, etc.
13clear, netYield as a net profit
14clear, net, sack, sack upMake as a net profit
15clear, gain, take in, make, earn, realize, realise, pull in, bring inEarn on some commercial or business transaction
16clearSell
17clearPass an inspection or receive authorization
18clear, acquit, assoil, discharge, exonerate, exculpatePronounce not guilty of criminal charges
19clear, solveSettle, as of a debt
20clearMake clear, bright, light, or translucent
21clearRid of instructions or data
22clearRemove (people) from a building
23clearRemove the occupants of
24clear, clear upFree (the throat) by making a rasping sound
clear > pronunciation
Soundsklih'r
Rhymesacyclovir, adhere, amir, and 91 more rhymes in ihr at the HyperDic website...
clear > adjective 1
MeaningClear to the mind.
Examples"a clear and present danger"; "a clear explanation"; "a clear case of murder"; "a clear indication that she was angry"; "gave us a clear idea of human nature"
Attribute ofclarity, lucidity, pellucidity, clearness, limpidity
Similarbroad, unsubtle; clear-cut, distinct, trenchant; limpid, lucid, luculent, pellucid, crystal clear, perspicuous; prima facie; unmistakable; vivid
See alsounambiguous; clear; comprehensible, comprehendible; definite; distinct
Contraryunclear
Adverbsclearly; clearly
clear > adjective 2
MeaningFree from confusion or doubt.
Examples"a complex problem requiring a clear head"; "not clear about what is expected of us"
Similar toclearheaded, clear-thinking
clear > adjective 3
MeaningAffording free passage or view.
Examples"a clear view"; "a clear path to victory"
Synonymsopen
Similar tounobstructed
clear > adjective 4
MeaningFree from cloudiness. Allowing light to pass through.
Examples"clear water"; "clear plastic bags"; "clear glass"; "the air is clear and clean"
Attribute ofclearness, clarity, uncloudedness
Similarcrystalline, crystal clear, limpid, lucid, pellucid, transparent; hyaline, hyaloid; liquid, limpid; translucent, semitransparent; unclouded; unfrosted
See alsoclear
Contraryopaque
clear > adjective 5
MeaningFree from contact or proximity or connection.
Examples"we were clear of the danger"; "the ship was clear of the reef"
Similar tofree
clear > adjective 6
MeaningCharacterized by freedom from troubling thoughts (especially guilt).
Examples"a clear conscience"; "regarded her questioner with clear untroubled eyes"
Similar tountroubled
clear > adjective 7
Meaning(of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims.
Examples"clear laughter like a waterfall"; "clear reds and blues"
Synonymsclean, light, unclouded
Similar topure
clear > adjective 8
Meaning(especially of a title) free from any encumberance or limitation that presents a question of fact or law.
Examples"I have clear title to this property"
Synonymsunmortgaged
Similar tounencumbered
clear > adjective 9
MeaningClear and distinct to the senses. Easily perceptible.
Examples"as clear as a whistle"; "clear footprints in the snow"; "the letter brought back a clear image of his grandfather"; "a clear-cut pattern"
Synonymsclean-cut, clear-cut
Similar todistinct
Adverbsclearly
clear > adjective 10
MeaningAccurately stated or described.
Synonymswell-defined
Contraryill-defined, unclear
clear > adjective 11
MeaningFree from clouds or mist or haze.
Examples"on a clear day"
Categorymeteorology
Similarbright, shining, shiny, sunshiny, sunny; cloudless, unclouded; fair; serene
Contrarycloudy
clear > adjective 12
MeaningFree of restrictions or qualifications.
Examples"a clear winner"
Synonymsclean
Similar tounqualified
clear > adjective 13
MeaningFree from flaw or blemish or impurity.
Examples"a clear perfect diamond"
Similar toperfect
clear > adjective 14
MeaningClear of charges or deductions.
Examples"a clear profit"
Similar tonet, nett
clear > adjective 15
MeaningEasily deciphered.
Synonymsdecipherable, readable
Similar tolegible
clear > adjective 16
MeaningFreed from any question of guilt.
Examples"was now clear of the charge of cowardice"
Synonymsabsolved, cleared, exculpated, exonerated, vindicated
Similar toinnocent, guiltless, clean-handed
clear > adjective 17
MeaningCharacterized by ease and quickness in perceiving.
Examples"clear mind"
Synonymspercipient
Similar todiscerning
clear > adjective 18
MeaningOf complexion. Without such blemishes as e.g. acne.
Examples"the clear complexion of a healthy young woman"
Similar tounblemished
clear > noun 1, state
MeaningThe state of being free of suspicion.
Examples"investigation showed that he was in the clear"
Broaderinnocence
Verbsclear
clear > noun 2, location
MeaningA clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water.
Synonymsopen
Broaderarea, country
Verbsclear; clear; clear
clear > adverb 1
MeaningCompletely.
Examples"read the book clear to the end"; "slept clear through the night"; "there were open fields clear to the horizon"
Synonymsall the way
clear > adverb 2
MeaningIn an easily perceptible manner.
Examples"could be seen clearly under the microscope"; "She cried loud and clear"
Synonymsclearly
clear > verb 1, change
MeaningRid of obstructions.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
ModelThey clear the path of the snow
Examples"Clear your desk"
Synonymsunclutter
Broaderchange, alter, modify
Contraryclutter, clutter up
Similar toclear
See alsoclear off, clear away
Nounsclear
clear > verb 2, change
MeaningMake a way or path by removing objects.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"Clear a path through the dense forest"
Broadermake, create
Similar toclear
Nounsclear; clearing
clear > verb 3, weather
MeaningBecome clear.
PatternSomething ----s; It is ----ing
Examples"The sky cleared after the storm"
Synonymsclear up, light up, brighten
Contraryovercast, cloud
clear > verb 4, communication
MeaningGrant authorization or clearance for.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody to INFINITIVE
Examples"Clear the manuscript for publication"
Synonymsauthorize, authorise, pass
Narrowerapprobate; certificate; approve, O.K., okay, sanction; declare; license, licence, certify; commission; validate, formalize, formalise
Broaderpermit, allow, let, countenance
Nounsclearance
clear > verb 5, change
MeaningRemove.
PatternSomebody ----s something
ModelThey clear the snow from the path
Examples"clear the leaves from the lawn"; "Clear snow from the road"
Narrowerdenude, bare, denudate, strip; stump; deforest, disforest, disafforest
Broaderremove, take, take away, withdraw
Similar tounclutter, clear; clear
Nounsclear; clearing
clear > verb 6, social
MeaningGo unchallenged. Be approved.
PatternSomething ----s; Somebody ----s; Something ----s somebody; Something ----s something
Examples"The bill cleared the House"
Synonymspass
Narrowerclear
Broadersucceed, win, come through, bring home the bacon, deliver the goods
clear > verb 7, possession
MeaningBe debited and credited to the proper bank accounts.
PatternSomething ----s
Examples"The check will clear within 2 business days"
Contrarybounce
clear > verb 8, perception
MeaningGo away or disappear.
PatternSomething ----s
Examples"The fog cleared in the afternoon"
Broadervanish, disappear, go away
clear > verb 9, motion
MeaningPass by, over, or under without making contact.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Examples"the balloon cleared the tree tops"
Synonymstop
Narrowerhop
Broaderpass, overtake, overhaul
Nounsclearance
clear > verb 10, cognition
MeaningMake free from confusion or ambiguity. Make clear.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"Clear up the question of who is at fault"
Synonymsclear up, shed light on, crystallize, crystallise, crystalize, crystalise, straighten out, sort out, enlighten, illuminate, elucidate
Broaderclarify, clear up, elucidate
clear > verb 11, social
MeaningFree from payment of customs duties, as of a shipment.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"Clear the ship and let it dock"
Broaderfree, discharge
clear > verb 12, possession
MeaningClear from impurities, blemishes, pollution, etc.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Examples"clear the water before it can be drunk"
Broaderrid, free, disembarrass
Nounsclearing
clear > verb 13, possession
MeaningYield as a net profit.
PatternSomething ----s something
Synonymsnet
Broaderyield, pay, bear
Similar tonet, sack, sack up, clear
clear > verb 14, possession
MeaningMake as a net profit.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"The company cleared $1 million"
Synonymsnet, sack, sack up
Broaderprofit, gain, benefit
Similar togain, take in, clear, make, earn, realize, realise, pull in, bring in; net, clear
clear > verb 15, possession
MeaningEarn on some commercial or business transaction. Earn as salary or wages.
PatternSomebody ----s something
ModelThey clear the money
Examples"He clears $5,000 each month"
Synonymsgain, take in, make, earn, realize, realise, pull in, bring in
Narrowereke out, squeeze out; profit, turn a profit; rake off; take home, bring home; rake in, shovel in; gross; yield, pay, bear
Broaderget, acquire
Similar tomake; net, sack, sack up, clear
clear > verb 16, possession
MeaningSell.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"We cleared a lot of the old model cars"
Categorycommerce, commercialism, mercantilism
Broadersell
clear > verb 17, motion
MeaningPass an inspection or receive authorization.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Examples"clear customs"
Broaderpass, clear
clear > verb 18, communication
MeaningPronounce not guilty of criminal charges.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody; Somebody ----s somebody of something
ModelThey want to clear the prisoners
Examples"The suspect was cleared of the murder charges"
Synonymsacquit, assoil, discharge, exonerate, exculpate
Entailsjudge
Narrowervindicate; whitewash; purge
Broaderpronounce, label, judge
Contraryconvict
Nounsclear; clearing
clear > verb 19, communication
MeaningSettle, as of a debt.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"clear a debt"
Synonymssolve
Broadersettle, square off, square up, determine
clear > verb 20, change
MeaningMake clear, bright, light, or translucent.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Examples"The water had to be cleared through filtering"
Broaderchange, alter, modify
Nounsclearing
clear > verb 21, change
MeaningRid of instructions or data.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"clear a memory buffer"
Categorycomputer science, computing
Broaderempty
clear > verb 22, change
MeaningRemove (people) from a building.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody
Examples"clear the patrons from the theater after the bomb threat"
Broadertake out, move out, remove
Similar toclear
clear > verb 23, change
MeaningRemove the occupants of.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"Clear the building"
Broaderempty
Similar toclear
clear > verb 24, change
MeaningFree (the throat) by making a rasping sound.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Examples"Clear the throat"
Synonymsclear up
Broaderremove, take, take away, withdraw

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