clear
/klɪr/
adjective
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Synonyms
verb
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.