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to clear up
[phrase form: clear]
01
to explain or resolve confusion, making something easier to understand or less ambiguous
Transitive: to clear up information or a situation
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
action verb
regular
separable
particle
up
base verb
clear
present tense
clear up
3rd person singular
clears up
present participle
clearing up
past simple
cleared up
past participle
cleared up
Examples
The professor took the time to clear up any misunderstandings about the assignment during office hours.
Examples
The rain clouds began to dissipate, and the sky started to clear up, promising a sunny afternoon.
03
to become cured, typically referring to an illness or medical condition
Intransitive
Examples
After a week of rest and medication, his cold finally started to clear up, and he began to feel better.
04
to make a space neat and tidy by removing mess or dirt
Examples
She cleared up the toys after the children finished playing.
