clearly

/'kliəli/

Thân thiện

The student could see the cell clearly through the microscope.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand: "clearly" indicates that something is perceived or understood without difficulty, obscurity, or ambiguity.
   • Without a doubt; obviously: "clearly" is used to emphasize that something is certain, evident, or unquestionable.

Examples of Usage

• Adverb:
  • The instructions were written clearly. (The instructions were easy to read and understand.)
  • He spoke clearly so everyone could hear. (His speech was distinct and audible.)
  • She was clearly the best candidate for the job. (It was obvious and beyond doubt that she was the best candidate.)
  • The data clearly shows a trend of improvement. (The evidence from the data is unmistakable and evident.)

Advanced Usage

• "Clearly" as a sentence adverb: Used to modify an entire statement, indicating the speaker's perspective on its truth or obviousness.
  • Clearly, more research is needed on this topic. (It is obvious that more research is needed.)
• For emphasis in contrast: Used to make a point more forceful, especially when correcting or contradicting.
  • This is not a minor issue; it is clearly a major problem. (This is undeniably a major problem.)

Variants and Related Words

• Clear (adjective): Easy to perceive, understand, or see through.
  • The water was clear.
• Clarity (noun): The quality of being clear, in particular.
  • The clarity of his argument was impressive.

Synonyms

• Obviously: In a way that is easily perceived or understood; plainly.
• Distinctly: In a way that is recognizably different or clear.
• Evidently: In a way that is plain or obvious; clearly.
• Plainly: In a manner that is clear or obvious to see or understand.

Related Phrases and Idioms

• To state/put something clearly: To express something in an unambiguous and direct way.
  • The manager put her expectations clearly.
• To think clearly: To think in a rational, logical, and unconfused manner.
  • You need to think clearly before making a decision.
• See clearly: To understand a situation fully or to have good vision.
  • With the new evidence, we can now see the situation clearly.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in an easily perceptible manner
   • could be seen clearly under the microscope
   • She cried loud and clear
2. clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
   • it's distinctly possible
   • I could clearly see myself in his situation
3. in an intelligible manner
   • the foreigner spoke to us quite intelligibly
4. without doubt or question
   • they were clearly lost
   • history has clearly shown the folly of that policy

Từ đồng nghĩa

• clear
• distinctly
• intelligibly
• understandably