clear
word
/ˈkɫɪɹ/
KLEER
/klˈiə/
KLEE-uh
Definition
Easy to see, hear, understand, or free from confusion; also used to mean free of objects or obstacles.
Usage & Nuances
"Clear" can describe both physical and mental states (clear water, clear answer, clear your desk). Used formally ('It is clear that...') and informally; collocates with 'sky', 'instructions', 'understanding', 'view'. As a verb, means to remove things or make something free (clear the table).
Spanish: claro - despejar - despejado (cielo)Portuguese (BR): claro - limpar - livre (céu)Portuguese (PT): claro - limpar - livre (céu)Chinese (Simplified): 清楚的 - 明确的 - 清除Chinese (Traditional): 清楚的 - 明確的 - 清除Hindi: स्पष्ट - साफ़ - खाली (आसमान)Arabic: واضح - صافي - يُزيلBengali: পরিষ্কার - স্পষ্টRussian: чистый - ясный - очевидныйJapanese: 明確な - はっきりした - クリアなVietnamese: rõ ràng - trong (sạch, không có vật cản)Korean: 분명한 - 맑은 - 깨끗한Turkish: açık - berrak - netUrdu: صاف - واضحIndonesian: jelas - bersih
Example Sentences
Please clear your desk before you leave.
basic
Her answer was clear and easy to understand.
basic
It's not clear what he meant by that comment.
natural
If you have any questions, just ask—I'll be clear about everything.
natural
The sky is clear today.
basic
Make sure the path is clear before driving through.
natural