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clear

/klɪə(ɹ)/

Meanings
  • Adjective

    Free from obstructions or impediments; able to pass or come through.

  • Verb

    Making something clearer or easier to understand.


Pronunciation
  1. /klɪɹ/



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Antonyms

thick , opaque , turbid , cloudy , nebulous , obscure
Synonyms

stub , pellucid , transparent , homogeneous , conspicuous
Rhymes
Words rhyming with clear
fair , repair , repare , square
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,
  1. Clearance () : The act of clearing or making free from obstructions.

  2. Clar () : A unit of measurement used in the textile industry.


Variants
List of all variants of clear that leads to same result
clear , clearer , clearest , clearness , clearnesses , keep clear , keep clear of , keeping clear , keeping clear of , keeps clear , keeps clear of , kept clear , kept clear of , stay clear , stay clear of , stayed clear , stayed clear of , staying clear , staying clear of , stays clear , stays clear of , clear the air , clear the atmosphere , clear the decks , clearable , cleared , cleared the air , cleared the atmosphere , cleared the decks , clearing , clearing the air , clearing the atmosphere , clearing the decks , clears , clears the air , clears the atmosphere , clears the decks , in the clear , clear-air turbulence , clear-air turbulences , clear-cut , clear-cuts , clear-cutting , clear-cuttings , clear-eyed
Forms
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clears, cleared, clearing


Etymology
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Old English clær, clære; related to clarian 'make bright, clear'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'clear skies' is often used meteorologically to indicate good weather conditions.

  2. Clear is the opposite of the word 'obscure'.


Related Concepts
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  1. Transparency: The quality of being transparent, allowing light or radiance to pass through.

  2. Clarity: The quality of being clear and easy to understand.


Culture
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Clear has been used extensively in literature and art to represent concepts such as clarity, transparency, and understanding. In literature, clear is often used to describe a character's thoughts or emotions, as well as physical settings. In art, clear can refer to the use of bright, clear colors or the absence of impurities in a medium.

How to Memorize "clear"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a clear, unobstructed path or a glass filled with clear water.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'clear' with the idea of transparency or the absence of obstacles.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Clear as crystal' to remember the meaning of the word.


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