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Definition of 'CLEAR'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (adj.) clear
free from darkness, obscurity, or cloudiness:
a clear day.

2.  clear
transparent; pellucid:
clear water.

3.  clear
without discoloration, defect, or blemish:
clear skin.

4.  clear
of a pure, even color:
a clear yellow.

5.  clear
easily seen; sharply defined:
a clear outline.

6.  clear
distinctly perceptible to the ear; easily heard:
a clear sound.

7.  clear
free from hoarse, harsh, or rasping qualities:
a clear voice.

8.  clear
easily understood; without ambiguity:
clear answers.

9.  clear
entirely comprehensible; completely understood:
The causes of inflation may never be clear.

10.  clear
distinct; evident; plain:
a clear case of measles.

11.  clear
free from confusion, uncertainty, or doubt:
clear thinking.

12.  clear
perceiving or discerning distinctly:
a clear mind.

13.  clear
free from blame or guilt:
a clear conscience.

14.  clear
serene; untroubled:
a clear brow.

15.  clear
free from obstructions or obstacles; open:
a clear path.

16.  clear
free from entanglement or contact:
He kept clear of her after the argument.

17.  clear
without limitation or qualification; absolute:
a clear victory.

18.  clear
free from obligation, liability, or debt:
a return of 4 percent, clear of taxes.

19.  clear
without deduction or diminution:
a clear profit of $1000.

20.  clear
freed or emptied of contents, cargo, etc.

21.  clear
bright; shining:
a clear flame.

22. (adv.) clear
in a clear or distinct manner; clearly.

23.  clear
so as not to be in contact with or near; away:
Stand clear of the closing doors.

24.  clear
entirely; completely; clean:
to cut a piece clear off.

25. (v.t.) clear
to remove people or objects from:
to clear the table of dishes.

26.  clear
to remove (people or objects):
to clear the press from the courtroom.

27.  clear
to make clear, transparent, or pellucid:
to clear a liquid.

28.  clear
to make free of confusion, doubt, or uncertainty:
to clear the mind.

29.  clear
to make understandable or lucid; free from ambiguity or obscurity:
Her reply cleared the confusion.

30.  clear
to make (a path, road, etc.) by removing any obstruction.

31.  clear
to eat all the food on:
to clear one's plate.

32.  clear
to relieve (the throat) of some obstruction, as phlegm, by forcing air through the larynx, usu. producing a rasping sound.

33.  clear
to make a similar rasping noise in (the throat), as to express disapproval or to attract attention.

34.  clear
to free of anything defamatory or discrediting:
to clear one's name.

35.  clear
to free from suspicion, accusation, or imputation of guilt:
The jury cleared the defendant of the charge.

36.  clear
to remove instructions or data from (a computer, display screen, etc.).

37.  clear
to pass by or over without contact or entanglement:
The ship cleared the reef.

38.  clear
to pass through or away from:
The bill cleared the Senate.

39.  clear
to pass (checks or other commercial paper) through a clearinghouse.

40.  clear
(of mail, telephone calls, etc.) to process, handle, reroute, etc.

41.  clear
to free from debt:
to clear an estate.

42.  clear
to gain as clear profit.

43.  clear
to pay (a debt) in full.

44.  clear
to receive authorization before taking action on:
to clear a plan with headquarters.

45.  clear
to give clearance to; authorize.

46.  clear
to authorize (a person, agency, etc.) to use classified information, documents, etc.

47.  clear
to remove trees, buildings, or other obstructions from (land), as for farming or construction.

48.  clear
to free (a ship, cargo, etc.) by satisfying customs and other requirements.

49.  clear
to try or otherwise dispose of (the cases awaiting court action):
to clear the docket.

50.  clear
to jump (a specific height or distance):
He cleared 12 feet.

51. (v.i.) clear
to become clear:
The sky cleared.

52.  clear
to disappear; vanish:
These problems will clear shortly.

53.  clear
to exchange checks and bills, and settle balances, as in a clearinghouse.

54.  clear
to become free from doubt, anxiety, misunderstanding, etc.

55.  clear
to pass an authority for review, approval, etc.

56.  clear
to comply with customs and other legal requirements at port.

57.  clear
to leave port after having complied with such requirements.

58.  clear
(of a commodity for sale) to sell out; become bought out:
Wheat cleared rapidly.

59.  clear
clear out,

60.  clear
to go away, esp. quickly.

61.  clear
to drive or force out.

62.  clear
clear up,

63.  clear
to make clear; explain.

64. (n.) clear
a clear or unobstructed space.

65.  clear
absolved of blame or guilt.

Etymology: (1250–1300; ME clere < AF, OF cler < L clārus)

Definition of 'CLEAR'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) clear
the state of being free of suspicion
"investigation showed that he was in the clear"

2. (adj) open, clear
a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
"finally broke out of the forest into the open"

3. (adj) clear
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"

4. (adj) clear
free from confusion or doubt
"a complex problem requiring a clear head"; "not clear about what is expected of us"

5. (adj) clear, open
affording free passage or view
"a clear view"; "a clear path to victory"; "open waters"; "the open countryside"

6. (adj) clear
allowing light to pass through
"clear water"; "clear plastic bags"; "clear glass"; "the air is clear and clean"

7. (adj) clear(p)
free from contact or proximity or connection
"we were clear of the danger"; "the ship was clear of the reef"

8. (adj) clear
characterized by freedom from troubling thoughts (especially guilt)
"a clear conscience"; "regarded her questioner with clear untroubled eyes"

9. (adj) clean, clear, light, unclouded
(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"

10. (adj) clear, unmortgaged
(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. (adj) clear, clean-cut, clear-cut
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"

12. (adj) well-defined, clear
accurately stated or described
"a set of well-defined values"

13. (adj) clear
free from clouds or mist or haze
"on a clear day"

14. (adj) clean, clear
free of restrictions or qualifications
"a clean bill of health"; "a clear winner"

15. (adj) clear
free from flaw or blemish or impurity
"a clear perfect diamond"; "the clear complexion of a healthy young woman"

16. (adj) clear
clear of charges or deductions
"a clear profit"

17. (adj) clear, decipherable, readable
easily deciphered

18. (adj) absolved, clear, cleared, exculpated, exonerated, vindicated
freed from any question of guilt
"is absolved from all blame"; "was now clear of the charge of cowardice"; "his official honor is vindicated"

19. (verb) clear, percipient
characterized by ease and quickness in perceiving
"clear mind"; "a percipient author"

20. (verb) unclutter, clear
rid of obstructions
"Clear your desk"

21. (verb) clear
make a way or path by removing objects
"Clear a path through the dense forest"

22. (verb) clear up, clear, light up, brighten
become clear
"The sky cleared after the storm"

23. (verb) authorize, authorise, pass, clear
grant authorization or clearance for
"Clear the manuscript for publication"; "The rock star never authorized this slanderous biography"

24. (verb) clear
remove
"clear the leaves from the lawn"; "Clear snow from the road"

25. (verb) pass, clear
go unchallenged; be approved
"The bill cleared the House"

26. (verb) clear
be debited and credited to the proper bank accounts
"The check will clear within 2 business days"

27. (verb) clear
go away or disappear
"The fog cleared in the afternoon"

28. (verb) clear, top
pass by, over, or under without making contact
"the balloon cleared the tree tops"

29. (verb) clear, clear up, shed light on, crystallize, crystallise, crystalize, crystalise, straighten out, sort out, enlighten, illuminate, elucidate
make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
"Could you clarify these remarks?"; "Clear up the question of who is at fault"

30. (verb) clear
free from payment of customs duties, as of a shipment
"Clear the ship and let it dock"

31. (verb) clear
clear from impurities, blemishes, pollution, etc.
"clear the water before it can be drunk"

32. (verb) net, clear
yield as a net profit
"This sale netted me $1 million"

33. (verb) net, sack, sack up, clear
make as a net profit
"The company cleared $1 million"

34. (verb) gain, take in, clear, make, earn, realize, realise, pull in, bring in
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"

35. (verb) clear
sell
"We cleared a lot of the old model cars"

36. (verb) clear
pass an inspection or receive authorization
"clear customs"

37. (verb) acquit, assoil, clear, discharge, exonerate, exculpate
pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
"The suspect was cleared of the murder charges"

38. (verb) clear, solve
settle, as of a debt
"clear a debt"; "solve an old debt"

39. (verb) clear
make clear, bright, light, or translucent
"The water had to be cleared through filtering"

40. (verb) clear
rid of instructions or data
"clear a memory buffer"

41. (verb) clear
remove (people) from a building
"clear the patrons from the theater after the bomb threat"

42. (verb) clear
remove the occupants of
"Clear the building"

43. (adverb) clear, clear up
free (the throat) by making a rasping sound
"Clear the throat"

44. (adverb) clear, all the way
completely
"read the book clear to the end"; "slept clear through the night"; "there were open fields clear to the horizon"

45. (adverb) clearly, clear
in an easily perceptible manner
"could be seen clearly under the microscope"; "She cried loud and clear"

Definition of 'CLEAR'

Kernerman English Learner’s Dictionary

1. (adjective) clear
(of writing) easy to understand
a clear message; The instructions aren't clear.

2.  clear
without doubt; = obvious
Make it clear (that) he should be there.; It's not clear whether she wants it or not.

3.  clear
not blocked or covered by anything
a clear work surface; The roads were clear of traffic.

4.  clear
able to be seen through; = transparent
clear glass

5.  clear
able to be heard or seen easily
The picture on the screen wasn't clear.; Speak in a clear voice.

6.  clear
sure or certain
Are you clear about what you need to take?

7. (verb) clear
to remove things or people from a place
to clear the table; He cleared his plate of food.; Police cleared the area immediately.

8.  clear
to officially state sb is not guilty of a crime
He was cleared of murder.

9.  clear
clear sb's name
to prove sb is not guilty
She has vowed to clear her own name.

10.  clear
(of sky) to stop being cloudy
The sky began to clear.

11.  clear
to move over or pass without touching
The plane barely cleared the tower.

12.  clear
(of a check) to be considered valid by a bank
The check will take a few days to clear.

13.  clear
clear the air
to remove a bad feeling by discussing its cause
a long talk that seemed to clear the air

14. (adverb) clear
away from
Stand clear of the edge.

15.  clear
keep/steer/stay clear of
to avoid sb or sth that is unpleasant or dangerous
Steer clear of all illegal drugs.

16. (noun) clear
in the clear
not thought to be guilty anymore
The defendant is now in the clear.

17.  clear
not in danger from sth any more
Blood tests show she is now in the clear.

Definition of 'CLEAR'

Webster Dictionary

1. (adverb) CLEAR
in a clear manner; plainly

2. (adverb) CLEAR
without limitation; wholly; quite; entirely; as, to cut a piece clear off

3. (noun) CLEAR
full extent; distance between extreme limits; especially; the distance between the nearest surfaces of two bodies, or the space between walls; as, a room ten feet square in the clear

4.  CLEAR
free from opaqueness; transparent; bright; light; luminous; unclouded

5.  CLEAR
free from ambiguity or indistinctness; lucid; perspicuous; plain; evident; manifest; indubitable

6.  CLEAR
able to perceive clearly; keen; acute; penetrating; discriminating; as, a clear intellect; a clear head

7.  CLEAR
not clouded with passion; serene; cheerful

8.  CLEAR
easily or distinctly heard; audible; canorous

9.  CLEAR
without mixture; entirely pure; as, clear sand

10.  CLEAR
without defect or blemish, such as freckles or knots; as, a clear complexion; clear lumber

11.  CLEAR
free from guilt or stain; unblemished

12.  CLEAR
without diminution; in full; net; as, clear profit

13.  CLEAR
free from impediment or obstruction; unobstructed; as, a clear view; to keep clear of debt

14.  CLEAR
free from embarrassment; detention, etc

15. (verb) CLEAR
to render bright, transparent, or undimmed; to free from clouds

16. (verb) CLEAR
to free from impurities; to clarify; to cleanse

17. (verb) CLEAR
to free from obscurity or ambiguity; to relive of perplexity; to make perspicuous

18. (verb) CLEAR
to render more quick or acute, as the understanding; to make perspicacious

19. (verb) CLEAR
to free from impediment or incumbrance, from defilement, or from anything injurious, useless, or offensive; as, to clear land of trees or brushwood, or from stones; to clear the sight or the voice; to clear one's self from debt; -- often used with of, off, away, or out

20. (verb) CLEAR
to free from the imputation of guilt; to justify, vindicate, or acquit; -- often used with from before the thing imputed

21. (verb) CLEAR
to leap or pass by, or over, without touching or failure; as, to clear a hedge; to clear a reef

22. (verb) CLEAR
to gain without deduction; to net

23. (verb) CLEAR
to become free from clouds or fog; to become fair; -- often followed by up, off, or away

24. (verb) CLEAR
to disengage one's self from incumbrances, distress, or entanglements; to become free

25. (verb) CLEAR
to make exchanges of checks and bills, and settle balances, as is done in a clearing house

26. (verb) CLEAR
to obtain a clearance; as, the steamer cleared for Liverpool to-day

Definition of 'CLEAR'

Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms

1. CLEAR
1. To approve or authorize, or to obtain approval or authorization for: a. a person or persons with regard to their actions, movements, duties, etc.; b. an object or group of objects, as equipment or supplies, with regard to quality, quantity, purpose, movement, disposition, etc.; and c. a request, with regard to correctness of form, validity, etc. 2. To give one or more aircraft a clearance. 3. To give a person a security clearance. 4. To fly over an obstacle without touching it. 5. To pass a designated point, line, or object. The end of a column must pass the designated feature before the latter is cleared. 6. a. To operate a gun so as to unload it or make certain no ammunition remains; and b. to free a gun of stoppages. 7. To clear an engine; to open the throttle of an idling engine to free it from carbon. 8. To clear the air to gain either temporary or permanent air superiority or control in a given sector.

Translation of 'CLEAR'

Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary

Sense: easy to see through; transparent clear glass.
Afrikaans: helder	Arabic: شَفّاف	Bulgarian: прозрачен
Brazilian: transparente	Czech: průhledný	German: klar
Danish: klar; gennemsigtig	Greek: διάφανος	Spanish: transparente
Estonian: läbipaistev	Farsi: واضح؛ عاری از غبار	Finnish: läpinäkyvä
French: transparent	Hebrew: שָקוּף	Hindi: स्पष्ट, साफ
Croatian: bistar, jasan,čist	Hungarian: átlátszó, világos, tiszta	Indonesian: terang, bening
Icelandic: gagnsær	Italian: chiaro	Japanese: 澄んだ
Korean: 투명한	Lithuanian: skaidrus, permatomas	Latvian: dzidrs; caurspīdīgs
Malay: jernih	Dutch: doorzichtig	Norwegian: klar, gjennomsiktig
Polish: przezroczysty	Persian: واضح؛ عاری از غبار	Pashto: صاف
Portuguese: transparente	Romanian: transparent	Russian: прозрачный
Slovak: priehľadný	Slovenian: prozoren	Serbian: providan
Swedish: klar, genomskinlig	Thai: ใส	Turkish: saydam,şeffaf
Taiwanese: 清澈的	Ukrainian: прозорий	Urdu: شفاف
Vietnamese: trong suốt	Chinese: 清澈的
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