part of speech: adjective
inflections: clearer, clearest
definition 1: free of darkness, clouds, or haze.
- It was a clear, sunny day.
synonyms: fair
antonyms: cloudy, hazy, misty, overcast
definition 2: free of defects or flaws.
- The diamond was clear and perfect.
synonyms: clean, perfect, pure
antonyms: cloudy, opaque
definition 3: lacking color and able to be seen through.
- We bought some clear plastic cups and also some blue ones.
antonyms: opaque
definition 4: free of confusion.
- The professor gave me a clear explanation.
synonyms: plain
antonyms: abstract, dim, misty, obscure
definition 5: unable to be mistaken for something else; obvious.
- This is a clear case of murder.
synonyms: obvious, plain
antonyms: dim, doubtful, hidden, obscure
definition 6: perfectly easy to understand.
- The directions were clear, and we found the house easily.
synonyms: apparent, evident, plain
antonyms: dim, obscure
definition 7: free from guilt; innocent.
- My conscience is clear.
synonyms: innocent
antonyms: guilty
definition 8: not blocked; open.
- There was a clear path through the woods.
synonyms: open
antonyms: clogged, obstructed
part of speech: adverb
inflections: clearer, clearest
definition: in a clear way; clearly.
- I can hear you loud and clear.
synonyms: clearly
part of speech: verb
inflections: clears, clearing, cleared
definition 1: to make free of confusion or doubt.
- We did not understand the homework assignment at first, but he cleared it up for us.
synonyms: clarify
definition 2: to make free of anything in the way; make open.
- Workers cleared the path of fallen branches.
synonyms: open
antonyms: obstruct, set
definition 3: to pass by or near without touching.
- The horse cleared the fence.
definition 4: to give permission to for an action.
- The control tower cleared the plane for takeoff.
synonyms: approve, authorize, OK
definition 5: to become clear.
- After a week of rain, the sky finally cleared.
phrase: in the clear
