clear

/klɪr/
adjective
  1. Easy to see through; transparent.
    • She put the flowers in a clear glass vase.
    • The water in the lake was so clear you could see the bottom.
    • The windows need to be cleaned to make them clear again.
  2. Easy to understand; obvious.
    • The instructions were clear and easy to follow.
    • He gave a clear explanation of the math problem.
    • It was clear that she was not telling the truth.
  3. Free from obstacles, clouds, or difficulty.
    • Her skin was clear after using the new cream.
    • The sky was clear and full of stars.
    • The road ahead was clear of traffic.
  4. Not guilty or not blamed.
    • The evidence proved that he was clear of any wrongdoing.
    • The court declared the defendant clear of all charges.
    • She had a clear conscience after telling the truth.
verb
  1. To remove unwanted things from a place or surface.
    • The workers cleared the land to build a new house.
    • Please clear the table after dinner.
    • They cleared the snow from the driveway with a shovel.
  2. To become free of clouds, fog, or haze.
    • Her vision cleared once she put on her glasses.
    • The fog cleared by noon, and the sun came out.
    • The sky cleared after the storm passed.
  3. To officially allow something to happen or be used.
    • The security guard cleared the visitor to enter the building.
    • The doctor cleared him to play sports after his injury.
    • The bank cleared the check within one business day.
  4. To gain or earn a certain amount of money after expenses.
    • The business cleared a profit of $10,000 last month.
    • After paying all the bills, she cleared $500 for the week.
    • He cleared a good salary from his new job.
Antonyms
adverb
  1. In a way that is easy to see or hear; distinctly.
    • The radio signal came through clear despite the storm.
    • She spoke loud and clear so everyone could hear.
    • I could see the mountain clear in the distance.
  2. Completely; all the way.
    • She stayed clear away from the dangerous area.
    • He jumped clear over the fence.
    • The bullet went clear through the target.
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