1
as in crystal
easily seen through
the clear glass walls of the aquarium's giant ocean tank
2
as in obvious
not subject to misinterpretation or more than one interpretation
the meaning of her broad smile was clear to the whole class
3
as in confident
having or showing a mind free from doubt
I need to be absolutely clear about what you're saying
4
as in sunny
not stormy or cloudy
novice pilots can only fly on clear days
5
as in conclusive
serving to put an end to all debate or questioning
the evidence is clear: he's innocent
6
as in cleared
allowing passage without obstruction
flooding was widespread, and only some roads are clear so far
7
as in innocent
free from guilt or blame
slept with a clear conscience
8
as in shining
giving off or reflecting much light
spermaceti candles were once highly prized for the clear flame that they produced
1
as in to open
to rid the surface of (as an area) from things in the way
the early settlers worked hard to clear the land for crops
2
as in to rid
to set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers
cleared the woods of brush
3
as in to pay
to give what is owed for
finally cleared the last debt
4
as in to empty
to remove the contents of
cleared a drawer so there would be a place to store his clothes
5
as in to clarify
to remove usually visible impurities from
cleared the car windows
6
as in to free
to set free from entanglement or difficulty
cleared himself of any involvement in the matter
7
as in to smooth
to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions
plows promptly cleared the roads of snow
8
as in to acquit
to free from a charge of wrongdoing
she had once been accused of embezzlement, but an investigation by the bank cleared her
9
as in to approve
to give official acceptance of as satisfactory
the administration cleared the plan, and building should begin shortly
10
as in to remove
to take away from a place or position
cleared the dishes from the table
11
as in to inform
to give information to
please clear my mind about the new arrangement regarding reimbursement for traveling expenses
12
as in to earn
to receive after charges and deductions have been made
cleared enough from that stock transaction to be able to afford a new luxury automobile
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