Definitions for clearly
ˈklɪər liclear·ly

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. clearly(adverb)

   without doubt or question

   "they were clearly lost"; "history has clearly shown the folly of that policy"

2. intelligibly, clearly, understandably(adverb)

   in an intelligible manner

   "the foreigner spoke to us quite intelligibly"

3. distinctly, clearly(adverb)

   clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment

   "it's distinctly possible"; "I could clearly see myself in his situation"

4. clearly, clear(adverb)

   in an easily perceptible manner

   "could be seen clearly under the microscope"; "She cried loud and clear"

Wiktionary(1.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. clearly(Adverb)

   In a clear manner.

   He enunciated every syllable clearly.

   Etymology: clerely, perhaps a calque of clerement

2. clearly(Adverb)

   Without a doubt; obviously.

   Clearly, the judge erred in his opinion.

   Etymology: clerely, perhaps a calque of clerement

3. clearly(Adverb)

   To a degree clearly discernible.

   He was clearly wrong on all points but one.

   Etymology: clerely, perhaps a calque of clerement

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Clearly(adverb)

   in a clear manner

Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. clearly

   In a clear manner.

   It is clearly a changing situation.

   Submitted by MaryC on March 21, 2020  

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'clearly' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #635

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'clearly' in Written Corpus Frequency: #771

3. Adverbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'clearly' in Adverbs Frequency: #77

Anagrams for clearly »

1. Carlyle

How to pronounce clearly?

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   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of clearly in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of clearly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of clearly in a Sentence

1. George Ciccariello-Maher:

   Trump makes hay out of the fact that white men, in particular, feel as though they’re the victims of this society, despite being in absolute control of it, and this is something that is powerfully dangerous, and it’s why we’re not seeing only the rise in violent attacks, more generally, and the rise of far-right movements, but we’re certainly seeing, you know, clearly, sort of some very serious incidents of mass violence, as well.

2. Thomas Merton:

   Death is someone you see very clearly with eyes in the center of your heart: eyes that see not by reacting to light, but by reacting to a kind of a chill from within the marrow of your own life.

3. Viktor Orban:

   As long as Austria and Germany don't say clearly that they won't take in any more migrants, several million new immigrants will come to Europe.

4. Vice President Al Gore:

   I know that many of my supporters are disappointed, i am too. But our disappointment must be overcome by our love of country. And I say to our fellow members of the world community, let no one see this contest as a sign of American weakness. The strength of American democracy is shown most clearly through the difficulties it can overcome. Some have expressed concern that the unusual nature of this election might hamper the next president in the conduct of his office. I do not believe it need be so. President-elect Bush inherits a nation whose citizens will be ready to assist him in the conduct of his large responsibilities. I, personally, will be at his disposal, and I call on all Americans -- I particularly urge all who stood with us -- to unite behind our next president.

5. Chris Zaccarelli:

   The Fed clearly will not raise interest rates, but I think you will see a slight move in position where The Fed is going to suggest that they are looking to raise rates at least once this year.

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