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CLEAR

(adj., noun, adverb, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 45 meanings of the word Clear.

How to pronounce clear:

US

Clear - as an adjective

Readily apparent to the mind

Example: "A clear and present danger"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unclear9

Allowing light to pass through

Example: "Clear water"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
opaque17

Accurately stated or described

Example: "A set of well-defined values"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
well-defined

Free from clouds or mist or haze

Example: "On a clear day"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
cloudy12

Clear - as a noun

The state of being free of suspicion

Example: "Investigation showed that he was in the clear"

A clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water

Example: "Finally broke out of the forest into the open"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
open6

Clear - as an adverb

Entirely

Example: "Read the book clear to the end"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
all the way

In an easily perceptible manner

Example: "Could be seen clearly under the microscope"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clearly12

Clear - as an adjective satellite

Free from confusion or doubt

Example: "A complex problem requiring a clear head"

Affording free passage or view

Example: "A clear view"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
open6

Free from contact or proximity or connection

Example: "We were clear of the danger"

Characterized by freedom from troubling thoughts (especially guilt)

Example: "A clear conscience"

(of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims

Example: "Efforts to obtain a clean bass in orchestral recordings"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clean7light9unclouded13

(especially of a title) free from any encumbrance or limitation that presents a question of fact or law

Example: "I have clear title to this property"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
unmortgaged16

Clear and distinct to the senses; easily perceptible

Example: "As clear as a whistle"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clean-cutclear-cut

Free of restrictions or qualifications

Example: "A clean bill of health"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clean7

Free from flaw or blemish or impurity

Example: "A clear perfect diamond"

Clear of charges or deductions

Example: "A clear profit"

Easily deciphered

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
decipherable22readable11

Freed from any question of guilt

Example: "Is absolved from all blame"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
absolved14cleared10exculpated22exonerated18vindicated17

Characterized by ease and quickness in perceiving

Example: "Clear mind"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
percipient16

Clear - as a verb

Rid of obstructions

Example: "Clear your desk"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
unclutter11

Make a way or path by removing objects

Example: "Clear a path through the dense forest"

Become clear

Example: "The sky cleared after the storm"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
brighten14clear uplight up

Grant authorization or clearance for

Example: "Clear the manuscript for publication"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
authorise12authorize21pass6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
allow8countenance15let3permit10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Remove

Example: "Clear the leaves from the lawn"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
remove11take8withdraw18
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Go unchallenged; be approved

Example: "The bill cleared the house"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pass6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bring home the baconcome throughdeliver the goodssucceed12win6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be debited and credited to the proper bank accounts

Example: "The payment should clear within 2 business days"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
bounce10

Go away or disappear

Example: "The fog cleared in the afternoon"

Pass by, over, or under without making contact

Example: "The balloon cleared the tree tops"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
top5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
overhaul14overtake15pass6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

Example: "Could you clarify these remarks?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clear upcrystalise15crystalize24crystallise16crystallize25elucidate12enlighten13illuminate12shed light onsort outstraighten out

Free from payment of customs duties, as of a shipment

Example: "Clear the ship and let it dock"

Clear from impurities, blemishes, pollution, etc.

Example: "Clear the water before it can be drunk"

Yield as a net profit

Example: "This sale netted me $1 million"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
net3

Make as a net profit

Example: "The company cleared $1 million"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
net3sack10sack up

Earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

Example: "How much do you make a month in your new job?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bring inearn4gain5make10realise7realize16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
acquire18get4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Sell to get rid of

Example: "We cleared a lot of the old model cars"

Pass an inspection or receive authorization

Example: "Clear customs"

Pronounce not guilty of criminal charges

Example: "The suspect was cleared of the murder charges"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acquit17assoil6discharge16exculpate20exonerate16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
judge14label7pronounce13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Settle, as of a debt

Example: "Clear a debt"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
solve8

Make clear, bright, light, or translucent

Example: "The water had to be cleared through filtering"

Rid of instructions or data

Example: "Clear a memory buffer"

Remove (people) from a building

Example: "Clear the patrons from the theater after the bomb threat"

Remove the occupants of

Example: "Clear the building"

Free (the throat) by making a rasping sound

Example: "Clear the throat"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clear up

Example Sentences

"The sky is clear and full of stars."
"Please make your instructions more clear."
"She has clear blue eyes."
"The water in the lake is crystal clear."
"He gave a clear explanation of the problem."
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Word Game Points

Is CLEAR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, clear is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

CLEAR has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is CLEAR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, clear is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
CLEAR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is CLEAR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, clear is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
CLEAR has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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