clear

/kliə/

Thân thiện

The sky is clear and blue on a sunny day.

Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Easy to see through; transparent: Allowing light to pass through without distortion, so objects on the other side are visible.
   • Free from cloud, mist, or haze: Describing the sky, air, or weather when it is bright and unobstructed.
   • Easy to perceive or understand: Unambiguous, obvious, or logical.
   • Free from doubt or confusion: Certain and definite in one's mind.
   • Free from obstruction or obstacles: Open and unimpeded.
   • Free from guilt or blame: Having a conscience that is not troubled.
   • Distinct and sharp: Easily seen or heard; not blurred or muffled.
   • Free from deductions or impurities: Net, pure, or complete.

2. Verb:

   • To remove obstacles or unwanted items: To make an area tidy or free from obstructions.
   • To become transparent or bright: For a liquid, sky, or situation to lose cloudiness or confusion.
   • To prove innocent: To free someone from suspicion or blame.
   • To pass by or over without touching: To go over an obstacle successfully.
   • To gain official authorization or approval: For a plan, person, or item to be approved by an authority.
   • To settle a debt: To pay what is owed in full.
   • To earn as a net profit: To gain money after all expenses are deducted.
   • To make something understandable: To explain or clarify.

3. Adverb:

   • Completely; all the way: Used to emphasize the entirety of a distance or action.
   • In a clear manner: In a way that is easy to see or hear.

4. Noun:

   • A clear space: An open or unobstructed area.
   • A state of being free from suspicion: The condition of being considered innocent.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:

  • The water in the lake was so clear you could see the bottom.
  • We waited for a clear day to go hiking.
  • Her instructions were very clear and easy to follow.
  • Are you clear about what you need to do?
  • The road ahead is clear; we can proceed.
  • He has a clear conscience about his decision.

• Verb:

  • Please clear the dishes from the table.
  • The sky cleared after the storm.
  • The investigation cleared him of any wrongdoing.
  • The plane barely cleared the mountain.
  • My luggage cleared customs without any problems.
  • I need to clear my debt with the bank.

• Adverb:

  • The signal came through loud and clear.
  • I could see clear to the horizon.

• Noun:

  • He finally got out of the forest and into the clear.
  • After the evidence was presented, she was in the clear.

Advanced Usage

• "To clear the air": To resolve a misunderstanding or tense situation by talking about it openly.

  • We had a meeting to clear the air after the argument.

• "To clear one's throat": To cough slightly to make it easier to speak or to get attention.

  • He cleared his throat before beginning his speech.

• "A clear-cut case": A situation that is very obvious and not open to doubt.

  • It was a clear-cut case of fraud.

• "To steer clear of (something/someone)": To avoid something or someone.

  • You should steer clear of that area at night.

Variants and Related Words

• Clearly (adverb): In a clear manner.
  • She explained the problem clearly.
• Clarity (noun): The quality of being clear, especially in thought or expression.
  • The clarity of his writing is impressive.
• Clearance (noun): Official authorization or the act of clearing.
  • The pilot received clearance for takeoff.
• Clear-headed (adjective): Able to think clearly and logically.
  • You need to be clear-headed to make this decision.

Synonyms

• Adjective: Transparent, obvious, evident, distinct, unobstructed, unambiguous.
• Verb: Remove, clean, empty, authorize, acquit, clarify.

Related Phrasal Verbs

• Clear away: To remove items, especially from a table or surface.
  • Could you help me clear away these papers?
• Clear off: To leave a place quickly (informal).
  • He told the trespassers to clear off his property.
• Clear out: To leave a place, or to empty a space by removing things.
  • We need to clear out the garage.
• Clear up:
  • For weather to become sunny.

    • I hope it clears up for the picnic.
  • To solve or explain a mystery or problem.

    • The detective cleared up the case.
  • To tidy an area.

    • Please clear up your room.

Related Idioms

• "As clear as day": Very obvious and easy to understand.
  • His guilt was as clear as day.
• "In the clear": Free from danger, difficulty, or suspicion.
  • Once the test results came back negative, he was in the clear.
• "Clear the decks": To prepare for action by removing all unnecessary items or finishing current tasks.
  • Let's clear the decks before we start the new project.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. characterized by ease and quickness in perceiving
   • clear mind
   • a percipient author
2. freed from any question of guilt
   • is absolved from all blame
   • was now clear of the charge of cowardice
   • his official honor is vindicated
3. easily deciphered
4. clear of charges or deductions
   • a clear profit
5. free from flaw or blemish or impurity
   • a clear perfect diamond
   • the clear complexion of a healthy young woman
6. free of restrictions or qualifications
   • a clean bill of health
   • a clear winner
7. free from clouds or mist or haze
   • on a clear day
8. accurately stated or described
   • a set of well-defined values
9. clear and distinct to the senses; easily perceptible
   • as clear as a whistle
   • clear footprints in the snow
   • the letter brought back a clear image of his grandfather
   • a spire clean-cut against the sky
   • a clear-cut pattern
10. (especially of a title) free from any encumbrance or limitation that presents a question of fact or law
    • I have clear title to this property
11. (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims
    • efforts to obtain a clean bass in orchestral recordings
    • clear laughter like a waterfall
    • clear reds and blues
    • a light lilting voice like a silver bell
12. characterized by freedom from troubling thoughts (especially guilt)
    • a clear conscience
    • regarded her questioner with clear untroubled eyes
13. free from contact or proximity or connection
    • we were clear of the danger
    • the ship was clear of the reef
14. allowing light to pass through
    • clear water
    • clear plastic bags
    • clear glass
    • the air is clear and clean
15. affording free passage or view
    • a clear view
    • a clear path to victory
    • open waters
    • the open countryside
16. free from confusion or doubt
    • a complex problem requiring a clear head
    • not clear about what is expected of us
17. readily apparent to the mind
    • a clear and present danger
    • a clear explanation
    • a clear case of murder
    • a clear indication that she was angry
    • gave us a clear idea of human nature

Verb

1. free (the throat) by making a rasping sound
   • Clear the throat
2. remove the occupants of
   • Clear the building
3. remove (people) from a building
   • clear the patrons from the theater after the bomb threat
4. rid of instructions or data
   • clear a memory buffer
5. make clear, bright, light, or translucent
   • The water had to be cleared through filtering
6. settle, as of a debt
   • clear a debt
   • solve an old debt
7. pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
   • The suspect was cleared of the murder charges
8. pass an inspection or receive authorization
   • clear customs
9. sell
   • We cleared a lot of the old model cars
10. earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
    • How much do you make a month in your new job?
    • She earns a lot in her new job
    • this merger brought in lots of money
    • He clears $5,000 each month
11. make as a net profit
    • The company cleared $1 million
12. yield as a net profit
    • This sale netted me $1 million
13. clear from impurities, blemishes, pollution, etc.
    • clear the water before it can be drunk
14. free from payment of customs duties, as of a shipment
    • Clear the ship and let it dock
15. make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
    • Could you clarify these remarks?
    • Clear up the question of who is at fault
16. pass by, over, or under without making contact
    • the balloon cleared the tree tops
17. go away or disappear
    • The fog cleared in the afternoon
18. be debited and credited to the proper bank accounts
    • The check will clear within 2 business days
19. go unchallenged; be approved
    • The bill cleared the House
20. remove
    • clear the leaves from the lawn
    • Clear snow from the road
21. grant authorization or clearance for
    • Clear the manuscript for publication
    • The rock star never authorized this slanderous biography
22. become clear
    • The sky cleared after the storm
23. make a way or path by removing objects
    • Clear a path through the dense forest
24. rid of obstructions
    • Clear your desk

Noun

1. a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
   • finally broke out of the forest into the open
2. the state of being free of suspicion
   • investigation showed that he was in the clear

Adverb

1. in an easily perceptible manner
   • could be seen clearly under the microscope
   • She cried loud and clear
2. completely
   • read the book clear to the end
   • slept clear through the night
   • there were open fields clear to the horizon

Từ đồng nghĩa

• percipient
• absolved
• cleared
• exculpated
• exonerated
• vindicated
• decipherable
• readable
• clean
• well-defined
• clean-cut
• clear-cut
• unmortgaged
• light
• unclouded
• clear
• open
• clear up
• solve
• acquit
• assoil
• discharge
• exonerate
• exculpate
• gain
• take in
• make
• earn
• realize
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