clear
clear
klɪr
klir
British pronunciation
/klɪə/

Definition & Meaning of "clear"in English

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His instructions were clear, allowing everyone to follow them without confusion.
The presentation slides were clear, with concise bullet points and relevant visuals.
02

without clouds or mist

clear definition and meaning
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He could see far into the distance because of the clear weather.
She painted a picture of the clear, summer sky.
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allowing objects or shapes to be seen through it because light can pass through it without being scattered

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The glass is so clear you can see right through it.
Her clear contact lenses provided excellent vision without any obstructions.
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(of a color) appearing pure and bright without any dullness or muddiness

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The sky had a clear blue hue on that sunny day.
Her eyes sparkled with a clear shade of green.
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free from blockages or obstructions, allowing full visibility or passage

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The road was clear, with no cars blocking the way.
Make sure the path is clear before walking.
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having a clear conscience

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She had a clear conscience, knowing she did nothing wrong.
She slept with a clear mind, not worrying about anything.
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able to think or understand without confusion

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She solved the puzzle with a clear mind.
His clear thinking helped him make decisions fast.
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free from suspicion, blame, or guilt

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After the investigation, he was clear of any wrongdoing.
The evidence proved she was clear of the accusation.
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referring to an amount remaining after all deductions, especially profit or gain

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After all the expenses, his clear profit was $ 500.
The company reported a clear increase in revenue this quarter.
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(of a schedule) free of any appointments or tasks

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I have a clear schedule tomorrow and can meet anytime.
His afternoon is clear, so we can arrange the interview.
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(of liquids) free from cloudiness, sediment, or impurities

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The apple juice was perfectly clear after being filtered.
A well-made white wine should be clear, not hazy.
to clear
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to remove unwanted or unnecessary things from something or somewhere

remove

Transitive: to clear a space
to clear definition and meaning
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Before the event, the team worked to clear the venue of unnecessary equipment.
She decided to clear her desk of old paperwork to make room for new tasks.
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to remove something that is unwanted from a place

Transitive: to clear unwanted objects
to clear definition and meaning
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He cleared the debris from the driveway after the storm.
The workers cleared the fallen tree from the road to reopen traffic.
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to remove or delete data from a device, such as a computer or phone

Transitive: to clear data
to clear definition and meaning
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He cleared the history on his phone to protect his privacy.
The system automatically clears temporary files to free up space.
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to officially declare that someone is not guilty or responsible for a crime

Transitive: to clear a suspect
to clear definition and meaning
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The new evidence cleared him of all charges and proved his innocence.
The DNA test results cleared the suspect, showing he was not at the scene.
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to create a path or open space by removing obstacles or objects in the way

Transitive: to clear a pathway
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They cleared a path through the forest to make it easier for hikers to pass.
They used a bulldozer to clear a road through the dense jungle.
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to officially approve or give permission for something to proceed

Transitive: to clear sb/sth
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The manager cleared the project, allowing the team to start immediately.
The committee cleared the proposal after reviewing all the details.
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(of the weather or sky) to stop being cloudy or rainy

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The weather is expected to clear by afternoon, with sunshine later.
After the storm passed, the sky began to clear, and the clouds disappeared.
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to remove confusion or uncertainty from a situation

Transitive: to clear an issue or situation
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The meeting helped to clear any doubts about the new policy.
The manager cleared the issue with the client and resolved the problem.
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to move past or over something without hitting it or getting stuck

Transitive: to clear an obstacle
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The driver skillfully cleared the obstacle in the road without slowing down.
The plane cleared the mountain range safely after taking off.
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to slowly fade or disappear over time

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The pain in his leg started to clear after a few hours of rest.
The confusion cleared once the instructions were explained again.
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to process a check through a clearing system so that the money is transferred to the payee's account

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The check cleared after a few days, and the funds were deposited into his account.
Once the check clears, you'll be able to access the funds in your account.
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to be accepted, approved, or authorized after review or evaluation

Transitive: to clear an approval process
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The proposal cleared the board ’s review and was approved for funding.
The new policy cleared the council vote and will be implemented next month.
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to make something transparent or free of cloudiness

Transitive: to clear something translucent
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She cleaned the glass to clear it of fingerprints and dust.
He used a special solution to clear the foggy windows.
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to make people leave or evacuate a building or area

Transitive: to clear a place
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The fire alarm went off, and the security guard quickly cleared the building.
They had to clear the room for a safety inspection.
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to pay off or settle a debt completely

Transitive: to clear a debt
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She worked hard to clear her student loans before moving abroad.
He finally cleared his credit card debt after months of careful budgeting.
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to complete all necessary checks and formalities for entry or exit through customs

Transitive: to clear customs
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The passengers cleared customs quickly after their international flight.
After arriving at the airport, he had to clear customs before collecting his luggage.
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to make a profit after all expenses and costs have been subtracted

Transitive: to clear an amount of profit
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After all the fees were deducted, the company cleared $10,000 in profit.
She cleared a significant amount of money from the sale of her artwork.
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to sell something, often quickly or in large quantities

Transitive: to clear a merchandise or inventory
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The store cleared all its winter stock during the end-of-season sale.
They decided to clear the remaining tickets for the concert at half price.
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to remove dirt or unwanted substances

Transitive: to clear an environment
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They used a special method to clear the soil of heavy metals, improving its quality.
The forest restoration project aimed to clear the land of invasive species.
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to release a ship or shipment by paying required fees, such as duties or harbor charges

Transitive: to clear a shipment
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The company cleared the shipment by paying the necessary customs duties.
They had to clear the cargo at customs before it could be delivered.
clear
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over the full distance or extent, without interruption

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They drove clear across the state to visit their relatives.
The river flows clear to the ocean.
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in a way that is easily understood or audible

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The teacher explained the concept loud and clear to the students.
The instructions were presented loud and clear.
Clear
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an area or open space that is unobstructed or free of obstacles

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The hikers found a clear near the river to set up camp.
The office has a clear for meetings and discussions.
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