clearly
word · lemma: clear
/ˈkɫɪɹɫi/
KLEER-lee
/klˈiəli/
KLEE-uh-lee
Definition
In a way that is easy to see, hear, understand, or recognize. It can also mean obviously or without doubt.
Usage & Nuances
Common in speech and writing. Often used with verbs like 'speak clearly', 'see clearly', and 'explain clearly'. It can describe both communication and certainty: 'I can hear you clearly' vs. 'She clearly knew the answer'. Do not confuse it with the adjective 'clear'.
Spanish: claramentePortuguese (BR): claramentePortuguese (PT): claramenteChinese (Simplified): 清楚地 - 明显地Chinese (Traditional): 清楚地 - 明顯地Hindi: स्पष्ट रूप से - साफ़ तौर parArabic: بوضوح - بشكل واضحBengali: স্পষ্টভাবে - পরিষ্কারভাবেRussian: ясно - чёткоJapanese: はっきりと - 明確にVietnamese: rõ ràngKorean: 명확하게 - 분명히Turkish: açıkça - net bir şekildeUrdu: واضح طور پر - صاف طور پرIndonesian: jelas - dengan jelas
Example Sentences
She clearly knows the answer.
basic
You were clearly upset, even though you said you were fine.
natural
He didn't explain it clearly, so I had to ask again.
natural
Please speak clearly so everyone can understand you.
basic
I can clearly see the mountains from here.
basic
This is clearly not the right time to bring that up.
natural