Meaning of 'clear'

adverb

in an easily perceptible manner

Example: "could be seen clearly under the microscope"

Synonyms: clearly

adverb

completely

Example: "read the book clear to the end"

Synonyms: plumb

adjective

readily apparent to the mind

Example: "a clear and present danger"

adjective

allowing light to pass through

Example: "clear water"

adjective

free from confusion or doubt

Example: "a complex problem requiring a clear head"

adjective

free from clouds or mist or haze

Example: "on a clear day"

adjective

accurately stated or described

Synonyms: well-defined

adjective

characterized by ease and quickness in perceiving

Example: "clear mind"

Synonyms: percipient

adjective

clear and distinct to the senses

Synonyms: clear-cut clean-cut

adjective

(especially of a title) free from any encumbrance or limitation that presents a question of fact or law

Example: "I have clear title to this property"

Synonyms: unmortgaged

adjective

freed from any question of guilt

Synonyms: cleared absolved exculpated exonerated vindicated

adjective

easily deciphered

Synonyms: decipherable readable

adjective

clear of charges or deductions

Example: "a clear profit"

adjective

affording free passage or view

Example: "a clear view"

Synonyms: open

adjective

free from flaw or blemish or impurity

Example: "a clear perfect diamond"

adjective

(of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims

Synonyms: clean light unclouded

adjective

free of restrictions or qualifications

Synonyms: clean

adjective

characterized by freedom from troubling thoughts (especially guilt)

Example: "a clear conscience"

noun

a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water

Synonyms: open

noun

the state of being free of suspicion

Example: "Investigation showed that they were in the clear."

verb

to free the throat by making a rasping sound

Synonyms: clear up

verb

to rid of obstructions

Example: "Make sure to clear the barrel before firing."

Synonyms: unclutter

verb

to remove something

Example: "Please clear the leaves from the lawn."

Synonyms: empty doff

verb

to make a way or path by removing objects

verb

to remove the occupants of

Example: "The demolition team cleared the building before the explosion."

verb

to remove people from a building

Example: "They cleared the patrons from the theater after the bomb threat."

verb

to rid of instructions or data

Example: "clear a memory buffer"

verb

to make clear, bright, light, or translucent

Example: "The water had to be cleared through filtering"

verb

to make free from confusion or ambiguity

Example: "Let's clear up these ambiguities."

Synonyms: straighten out crystallise crystallize crystalise crystalize clear up illuminate enlighten elucidate shed light on sort out

verb

to settle, as of a debt

Example: "I finally cleared my loans."

Synonyms: solve

verb

to grant authorization or clearance for

Synonyms: pass

verb

to pronounce not guilty of criminal charges

Example: "The suspect was cleared of the murder charges."

Synonyms: discharge

verb

to pass an inspection or receive authorization

Example: "clear customs"

verb

to pass by, over, or under without making contact

Example: "The balloon cleared the tree tops."

Synonyms: top

verb

to go away or disappear

Example: "The fog cleared in the afternoon"

verb

to sell or get rid of

Example: "We cleared a lot of the old model cars."

Synonyms: deal

verb

to be debited and credited to the proper bank accounts

Example: "The check will clear within 2 business days"

verb

to earn on some commercial or business transaction

Synonyms: make

verb

to make as a net profit

Example: "The company cleared $1 million"

Synonyms: sack

verb

to yield as a net profit

Synonyms: net

verb

to clear from impurities, blemishes, pollution, etc.

Example: "We cleared the water so it is safe to drink."

verb

to free from payment of customs duties, as of a shipment

verb

to go unchallenged

Synonyms: pass

verb

to become clear

Example: "The sky cleared after the storm."

Synonyms: clear up light up

adjective

free from contact or proximity or connection