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clear /klɪə(r)/ /klɪr/ Online sound. https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/media/english/us_pron/c/cle/clear/clear__us_1.mp3 clear(adjective)/klɪə(r)/ /klɪr/Word Familyclear adjective (≠ unclear)clearly adverbclarity nounclarify verbeasy to understand and not confusingShe gave me clear and precise directions.Are these instructions clear enough?Your meaning needs to be clear.You'll do as you're told—is that clear?She was quite clear about her reasons for leaving.This behaviour must stop—do I make myself clear (= express myself clearly so there is no doubt about what I mean)?I hope I made it clear to him that he was no longer welcome here.Extra ExamplesI hope I made it clear to him that he's not welcome here.Our policy on pensions is perfectly clear.She has a clear, simple writing style.Your meaning needs to be crystal clear.This is a clear and concise practical guide.a clear and unambiguous statementThe plan is very clear and simple.We have clear and consistent expectations for our students.The figures will give a clearer picture of the financial benefits.They made it absolutely clear that I was expected to help.obvious and leaving no doubt at allThis is a clear case of fraud.She won the election by a clear majority.His height gives him a clear advantage.a clear warning of the risksHe left no clear indication of his wishes.We must send a clear message to young people that cyberbullying will not be tolerated.There is clear evidence that he was involved with the gang.They made their intentions abundantly clear.It was quite clear to me that she was lying.It is clear from the graph that sales have dropped sharply.It is not clear what they want us to do.How he got there was not clear.Extra ExamplesIt was clear to us there was a problem.It wasn't entirely clear whether she wanted us to help.There is a clear and present danger to national security.to give a clear sign that we value all studentsWe need to make a clear distinction between private and public rooms.The film is a clear example of Hitchcock's cleverness.One clear winner stood out.One thing is clear—she was not telling the truth.The message of the play is clear. Love is pain.It was immediately clear that she had been crying.It was pretty clear that they didn't want me there.It is becoming increasingly clear that consumers are interested in animal welfare.It seems clear that her separation from the children caused her great distress.You have to make your intentions crystal clear to them.not confused; having no doubtAre you clear about the arrangements for tomorrow?My memory is not clear on that point.I'm still not clear what the job involves.We need a clear understanding of the problems involved.Extra ExamplesI'm still not clear whether she wants to come or not.My memory isn't really clear on that point.Everyone must be clear about their responsibilities.She has a clear vision of the way things should go with the project.Nobody had a clear idea of what was to come next.We are very clear about what we want to accomplish.thinking in a sensible and logical way, especially in a difficult situationa clear thinkerYou'll need to keep a clear head for your interview.easy to see or hearThe photo wasn't very clear.The voice on the phone was clear and strong.She was in Australia but I could hear her voice as clear as a bell.The image was crisp and clear.The colours in her paintings are very clear and bright.that you can see through; transparentThe water was so clear we could see the bottom of the lake.clear glassa clear colourless liquida sheet of clear cellophaneExtra ExamplesThe beach was perfect—white sand and clear blue water.The water comes out of the spring crystal clear and totally pure.Items must be carried in a clear plastic bag.The water was fairly clear.The chairs were made of clear plastic.without cloud or mista clear blue skyOn a clear day you can see France.Extra ExamplesIt's likely to be a clear night, with temperatures dropping to freezing.The weather was bright and clear.a crisp, clear autumn morningOn a clear day, you can see the mountains in the distance.clear night skieswithout spots or marksclear skina clear complexionbright and livelyHer clear blue eyes sparkled.free from things that are blocking the way or covering the surface of somethingThe road was clear and I ran over.All exits must be kept clear of baggage.You won't get a clear view of the stage from here.I always leave a clear desk at the end of the day.Most roads are now clear of snow.Extra ExamplesThe roads are reasonably clear of snow.Make sure you keep all gutters and drainpipes clear of leaves.if you have a clear conscience or your conscience is clear, you do not feel guiltyfree from something that is unpleasantThey were still not clear of all suspicion.We are finally clear of debt.not touching something; a distance away from somethingThe plane climbed until it was clear of the clouds.Make sure you park your car clear of the entrance.whole or completeAllow three clear days for the letter to arrive.You must give seven clear days’ notice of the meeting.that remains when taxes, costs, etc. have been taken awaySYNONYM nethttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/net_1They had made a clear profit of £2 000.produced with the central part of the tongue close to the top of the mouth. In many accents of (= ways of pronouncing) English, clear /l/ is used before a vowel, as in leave.OPPOSITE darkhttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/dark_2to be simple and free from troubleeasy to see or understandnot clear at all; not easy to understandOh well, that's all as clear as mud, then.a complete difference or division between two people or groupsVoters want to see clear blue water between the main parties.They failed to put clear blue water between themselves and their competitors.there is no danger of being seen or caughtAs soon as the coast was clear, he climbed in through the window.to remain calm in a difficult situationShe needed to keep a clear head if she was to remain in control.to enable somebody to be successful in a particular area of activity because other people or groups have given up competing with themThe complete disarray of the opposition parties leaves the field clear for the government to implement urgent reforms.in a way that is very easy to understandThe message is coming through loud and clear.to find that it is possible or convenient to do somethingSmall builders cannot see their way clear to take on many trainees.Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French cler, from Latin clarus.

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(adjective) she gave me clear and precise directions.are these instructions clear enough?your meaning needs to be clear.you'll do as you're told—is that clear? Search images by the wordhttps://www.google.com/search?biw=1280&bih=661&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=clear This card's content is collected from the following dictionaries: Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Word3	clear
WordType	(adjective)
Phonetic	/klɪə(r)/ /klɪr/
Example	she gave me clear and precise directions. are these instructions clear enough? your meaning needs to be clear. you'll do as you're told—is that clear?
Sound	Online sound. https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/media/english/us_pron/c/cle/clear/clear__us_1.mp3
Image	Search images by the word https://www.google.com/search?biw=1280&bih=661&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=clear
Content	clear (adjective)/klɪə(r)/ /klɪr/ Word Family clear adjective (≠ unclear) clearly adverb clarity noun clarify verb easy to understand and not confusing She gave me clear and precise directions. Are these instructions clear enough? Your meaning needs to be clear. You'll do as you're told—is that clear? She was quite clear about her reasons for leaving. This behaviour must stop—do I make myself clear (= express myself clearly so there is no doubt about what I mean)? I hope I made it clear to him that he was no longer welcome here. Extra Examples I hope I made it clear to him that he's not welcome here. Our policy on pensions is perfectly clear. She has a clear, simple writing style. Your meaning needs to be crystal clear. This is a clear and concise practical guide. a clear and unambiguous statement The plan is very clear and simple. We have clear and consistent expectations for our students. The figures will give a clearer picture of the financial benefits. They made it absolutely clear that I was expected to help. obvious and leaving no doubt at all This is a clear case of fraud. She won the election by a clear majority. His height gives him a clear advantage. a clear warning of the risks He left no clear indication of his wishes. We must send a clear message to young people that cyberbullying will not be tolerated. There is clear evidence that he was involved with the gang. They made their intentions abundantly clear. It was quite clear to me that she was lying. It is clear from the graph that sales have dropped sharply. It is not clear what they want us to do. How he got there was not clear. Extra Examples It was clear to us there was a problem. It wasn't entirely clear whether she wanted us to help. There is a clear and present danger to national security. to give a clear sign that we value all students We need to make a clear distinction between private and public rooms. The film is a clear example of Hitchcock's cleverness. One clear winner stood out. One thing is clear—she was not telling the truth. The message of the play is clear. Love is pain. It was immediately clear that she had been crying. It was pretty clear that they didn't want me there. It is becoming increasingly clear that consumers are interested in animal welfare. It seems clear that her separation from the children caused her great distress. You have to make your intentions crystal clear to them. not confused; having no doubt Are you clear about the arrangements for tomorrow? My memory is not clear on that point. I'm still not clear what the job involves. We need a clear understanding of the problems involved. Extra Examples I'm still not clear whether she wants to come or not. My memory isn't really clear on that point. Everyone must be clear about their responsibilities. She has a clear vision of the way things should go with the project. Nobody had a clear idea of what was to come next. We are very clear about what we want to accomplish. thinking in a sensible and logical way, especially in a difficult situation a clear thinker You'll need to keep a clear head for your interview. easy to see or hear The photo wasn't very clear. The voice on the phone was clear and strong. She was in Australia but I could hear her voice as clear as a bell. The image was crisp and clear. The colours in her paintings are very clear and bright. that you can see through; transparent The water was so clear we could see the bottom of the lake. clear glass a clear colourless liquid a sheet of clear cellophane Extra Examples The beach was perfect—white sand and clear blue water. The water comes out of the spring crystal clear and totally pure. Items must be carried in a clear plastic bag. The water was fairly clear. The chairs were made of clear plastic. without cloud or mist a clear blue sky On a clear day you can see France. Extra Examples It's likely to be a clear night, with temperatures dropping to freezing. The weather was bright and clear. a crisp, clear autumn morning On a clear day, you can see the mountains in the distance. clear night skies without spots or marks clear skin a clear complexion bright and lively Her clear blue eyes sparkled. free from things that are blocking the way or covering the surface of something The road was clear and I ran over. All exits must be kept clear of baggage. You won't get a clear view of the stage from here. I always leave a clear desk at the end of the day. Most roads are now clear of snow. Extra Examples The roads are reasonably clear of snow. Make sure you keep all gutters and drainpipes clear of leaves. if you have a clear conscience or your conscience is clear, you do not feel guilty free from something that is unpleasant They were still not clear of all suspicion. We are finally clear of debt. not touching something; a distance away from something The plane climbed until it was clear of the clouds. Make sure you park your car clear of the entrance. whole or complete Allow three clear days for the letter to arrive. You must give seven clear days’ notice of the meeting. that remains when taxes, costs, etc. have been taken away SYNONYM net https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/net_1 They had made a clear profit of £2 000. produced with the central part of the tongue close to the top of the mouth. In many accents of (= ways of pronouncing) English, clear /l/ is used before a vowel, as in leave. OPPOSITE dark https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/dark_2 to be simple and free from trouble easy to see or understand not clear at all; not easy to understand Oh well, that's all as clear as mud, then. a complete difference or division between two people or groups Voters want to see clear blue water between the main parties. They failed to put clear blue water between themselves and their competitors. there is no danger of being seen or caught As soon as the coast was clear, he climbed in through the window. to remain calm in a difficult situation She needed to keep a clear head if she was to remain in control. to enable somebody to be successful in a particular area of activity because other people or groups have given up competing with them The complete disarray of the opposition parties leaves the field clear for the government to implement urgent reforms. in a way that is very easy to understand The message is coming through loud and clear. to find that it is possible or convenient to do something Small builders cannot see their way clear to take on many trainees. Word Origin Middle English: from Old French cler, from Latin clarus.
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