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the state of being free of suspicioninvestigation showed that he was in the clear
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a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water (syn: open)verb
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rid of obstructions-
make a way or path by removing objects-
become clear (syn: brighten, clear up, light up)The sky cleared after the storm
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grant authorization or clearance for (syn: authorise, authorize, pass)-
removeclear the leaves from the lawn
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go unchallenged; be approved (syn: pass)The bill cleared the House
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be debited and credited to the proper bank accountsThe check will clear within 2 business days
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go away or disappearThe fog cleared in the afternoon
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pass by, over, or under without making contact (syn: top)the balloon cleared the tree tops
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make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear (syn: clear up, crystallize, elucidate, enlighten, illuminate, sort out)-
free from payment of customs duties, as of a shipment-
clear from impurities, blemishes, pollution, etc.clear the water before it can be drunk
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yield as a net profit (syn: net)-
make as a net profit (syn: net, sack)The company cleared $1 million
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earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages (syn: bring in, earn, gain, make, pull in, realize, take in)He clears $5,000 each month
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sellWe cleared a lot of the old model cars
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pass an inspection or receive authorizationclear customs
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pronounce not guilty of criminal charges (syn: acquit, assoil, discharge, exculpate, exonerate)The suspect was cleared of the murder charges
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settle, as of a debt (syn: solve)clear a debt
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make clear, bright, light, or translucentThe water had to be cleared through filtering
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rid of instructions or dataclear a memory buffer
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remove (people) from a buildingclear the patrons from the theater after the bomb threat
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remove the occupants of-
free (the throat) by making a rasping sound (syn: clear up)adjective
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free from confusion or doubta complex problem requiring a clear head
not clear about what is expected of us
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affording free passage or view (syn: open)a clear view
a clear path to victory
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free from contact or proximity or connectionwe were clear of the danger
the ship was clear of the reef
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characterized by freedom from troubling thoughts (especially guilt)a clear conscience
regarded her questioner with clear untroubled eyes
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(of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims (syn: clean, light, unclouded)clear laughter like a waterfall
clear reds and blues
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(especially of a title) free from any encumbrance or limitation that presents a question of fact or lawI have clear title to this property
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clear and distinct to the senses; easily perceptible (syn: clean-cut, clear-cut)as clear as a whistle
clear footprints in the snow
the letter brought back a clear image of his grandfather
a clear-cut pattern
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free of restrictions or qualifications (syn: clean)a clear winner
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free from flaw or blemish or impuritya clear perfect diamond
the clear complexion of a healthy young woman
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clear of charges or deductionsa clear profit
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easily deciphered (syn: decipherable, readable)-
freed from any question of guilt (syn: exonerated, vindicated)was now clear of the charge of cowardice
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characterized by ease and quickness in perceiving (syn: percipient)clear mind
adverb
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completelyread the book clear to the end
slept clear through the night
there were open fields clear to the horizon
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in an easily perceptible manner (syn: clearly)could be seen clearly under the microscope
She cried loud and clear
Extra examples
There are clear differences between the two candidates.
She's the clear favorite to win the election.
I'm not completely happy with the plan, but I see no clear alternative.
He was the clear winner.
She has made it abundantly clear that she does not support us.
It's not clear how much longer we'll have to wait.
Her writing has a clear style.
The instructions weren't very clear about when we were supposed to begin.
I think I have a clear understanding of the problem.
We drove clear across the state.
The ball rolled clear across the street.
The sky cleared after the rain.
The weather is cloudy now, but it's clearing gradually.
The morning fog gradually cleared.
When the smoke cleared, we could see that the building had been completely destroyed.
Phrasal verbs
Word forms
verb
I/you/we/they: clear
he/she/it: clears
present participle: clearing
past tense: cleared
past participle: cleared
adjective
comparative: clearer
superlative: clearest
