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