Synonyms of clear

clear 1 of 4

adjective

1

as in crystal

easily seen through

the clear glass walls of the aquarium's giant ocean tank

Synonyms & Similar Words

• crystal
• transparent
• liquid
• translucent
• crystalline
• crystal clear
• lucid
• limpid
• pellucid
• sheer
• lucent
• see-through
• uncolored
• colorless
• semitransparent
• diaphanous
• glassy
• vitreous
• semitranslucent
• transparentized

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• opaque
• cloudy
• colored
• dark
• tinted
• hazy
• glazed
• foggy
• nebulous
• dense
• misty
• smoky
• muddy
• murky
• turbid
• filmy
• smokey

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• obvious
• apparent
• evident
• unmistakable
• straightforward
• distinct
• broad
• transparent
• unambiguous
• visible
• lucid
• plain
• clear-cut
• unequivocal
• simple
• decided
• manifest
• ringing
• luminous
• perspicuous
• crystal clear
• pellucid
• palpable
• understandable
• comprehensible
• explicit
• bright-line
• noticeable
• intelligible
• bald
• patent
• tangible
• open-and-shut
• barefaced
• unambivalent
• nonambiguous
• luculent
• bald-faced
• recognizable
• tidy
• appreciable
• knowable
• discernible
• digestible
• sensible
• uncomplicated
• discernable
• observable
• perceptible
• overt
• cognizable
• self-explanatory
• self-evident
• comprehendible
• clean-cut
• graspable
• readable
• legible
• fathomable
• undisguised
• clean
• trenchant
• decipherable
• black-and-white
• well-defined
• cognoscible
• fair

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unclear
• ambiguous
• dark
• obscure
• mysterious
• indistinct
• clouded
• cryptic
• equivocal
• enigmatic
• unintelligible
• incomprehensible
• indecipherable
• unfathomable
• vague
• unknowable
• subtle
• enigmatical
• unapparent
• gray
• imperceptible
• unclarified
• grey
• hazy
• nonobvious
• cloudy
• obfuscated
• slippery
• nebulous
• indefinite
• indeterminate
• impalpable
• murky
• sketchy
• inappreciable
• misty
• imprecise
• insensible
• noncommittal
• indiscernible
• illegible
• unreadable
• gauzy
• undecipherable

3

as in confident

having or showing a mind free from doubt

I need to be absolutely clear about what you're saying

Synonyms & Similar Words

• confident
• sure
• positive
• certain
• assured
• implicit
• doubtless
• sanguine
• cocksure
• resolute
• decisive
• unwavering
• unhesitating
• self-assured
• self-confident
• unquestioning
• unfaltering
• self-conceited

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• uncertain
• doubtful
• unsure
• dubious
• hesitant
• indecisive
• unassuming
• wavering
• vacillating
• diffident

4

as in sunny

not stormy or cloudy

novice pilots can only fly on clear days

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sunny
• bright
• cloudless
• fair
• unclouded
• mild
• peaceful
• sunshiny
• gentle
• moderate
• calm
• pleasant
• serene
• temperate
• tranquil
• placid
• balmy
• fine
• clement
• halcyon

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cloudy
• rough
• dirty
• raw
• bleak
• turbulent
• severe
• stormy
• foul
• rainy
• harsh
• overcast
• nasty
• tempestuous
• inclement
• breezy
• squally
• hazy
• murky
• foggy
• blustery
• gusty
• misty
• sunless
• blustering
• soupy

5

as in conclusive

serving to put an end to all debate or questioning

the evidence is clear: he's innocent

Synonyms & Similar Words

• conclusive
• decisive
• definitive
• last
• determinative
• deciding
• determinate
• definite
• absolute
• compelling
• irrefutable
• convincing
• indisputable
• incontrovertible
• unquestionable
• undeniable
• unambiguous
• incontestable
• positive
• dispositive
• unequivocal
• undisputable
• unanswerable
• indubitable
• undisputed
• uncontested
• unchallenged
• sure
• inarguable
• telling
• cogent
• undebatable
• persuasive
• certain
• hands-down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unclear
• inconclusive
• problematic
• doubtful
• questionable
• ambiguous
• debatable
• indecisive
• problematical
• moot
• disputable
• equivocal
• controversial
• disputed
• refutable
• doubtable
• debated

6

as in cleared

allowing passage without obstruction

flooding was widespread, and only some roads are clear so far

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cleared
• open
• navigable
• unobstructed
• empty
• emptied
• unclosed
• free
• wide
• unclogged
• unlocked
• unstopped
• revealed
• exposed
• passable
• vacant
• unoccupied
• gaping
• unsealed
• enterable
• unfolded
• unfurled
• unfastened
• unbuttoned
• unlatched
• yawning
• unbarred
• unbolted
• unclenched
• unzipped
• unclasped

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• blocked
• stopped
• closed
• shut
• clogged
• obstructed
• plugged
• uncleared
• jammed
• stuffed
• impassable
• hampered
• impassible
• hindered
• constricted
• cramped
• encumbered
• gated
• dammed
• impeded
• blockaded
• barricaded
• trammelled
• trammeled
• interfered (with)

7

as in innocent

free from guilt or blame

slept with a clear conscience

Synonyms & Similar Words

• innocent
• acquitted
• in the clear
• cleared
• blameless
• faultless
• irreproachable
• impeccable
• guiltless
• lily-white
• ethical
• moral
• cleanhanded
• inculpable
• vindicated
• absolved
• virtuous
• righteous
• upright
• exonerated
• law-abiding

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• guilty
• culpable
• punishable
• indictable
• accused
• impeachable
• blameworthy
• censurable
• blamable
• condemned
• convicted
• indicted
• shamefaced
• hangdog
• impeached
• shamed

8

as in shining

giving off or reflecting much light

spermaceti candles were once highly prized for the clear flame that they produced

Synonyms & Similar Words

• shining
• luminous
• glowing
• bright
• dazzling
• shiny
• brilliant
• radiant
• gleaming
• flashing
• sparkling
• shimmering
• lucid
• blazing
• flickering
• splendid
• lustrous
• glistening
• burning
• glittering
• blinding
• lucent
• effulgent
• incandescent
• refulgent
• polished
• beaming
• lambent
• flaming
• fiery
• shined
• fulgent
• candescent
• sheeny
• bedazzling
• sunny
• glaring
• glancing
• ardent
• twinkling
• winking
• shimmery
• scintillating
• burnished
• flaring
• glimmering
• red-hot
• gemmy
• glinting
• scintillant
• ablaze
• glistering
• aglitter
• combusting
• agleam
• coruscant
• ultrabright
• superbright

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dim
• dull
• dark
• obscure
• lackluster
• murky
• obscured
• darkened
• gloomy
• blackened
• somber
• sombre
• dusky
• cloudy
• dimmed
• unlit
• darkish
• pitch-black
• shadowy
• pitch-dark
• darkling
• lightless
• unbright
• pale
• shady
• gray
• grey
• unbrilliant
• darksome
• tenebrous
• leaden
• sunless
• shadowlike
• palish

clear

2 of 4

verb (1)

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• open
• facilitate
• unblock
• smooth
• free
• strip
• loosen (up)
• unplug
• ease
• unstop
• unchoke
• unclog
• unclutter

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• block
• close
• stop
• obstruct
• dam
• plug
• clog
• clutter (up)

2

as in to rid

to set (a person or thing) free of something that encumbers

cleared the woods of brush

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rid
• relieve
• free
• divest
• unburden
• liberate
• disencumber
• loose
• loosen
• rescue
• disburden
• spring
• emancipate
• bail (out)
• discharge
• enfranchise
• redeem
• extricate
• release
• deliver
• disentangle
• disengage
• unfetter
• uncage
• unbind
• unchain
• manumit

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• burden
• encumber
• saddle
• subject
• hamper
• restrain
• weight (down)
• bog (down)
• weigh down
• shackle
• fetter

3

as in to pay

to give what is owed for

finally cleared the last debt

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pay
• meet
• stand
• settle
• balance
• pay off
• pay up
• discharge
• liquidate
• spring (for)
• foot
• quit
• ante (up)
• pony up
• recompense

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• repudiate

4

as in to empty

to remove the contents of

cleared a drawer so there would be a place to store his clothes

Synonyms & Similar Words

• empty
• evacuate
• clean
• eliminate
• vacate
• void
• drain
• sweep
• draw (off)
• purge
• exhaust
• waste
• flush
• deplete
• bleed
• scour

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fill
• load

5

as in to clarify

to remove usually visible impurities from

cleared the car windows

Synonyms & Similar Words

• clarify
• filter
• clean
• fine
• extract
• refine
• process
• distil
• purify
• distill
• wash
• purge
• garble
• rectify
• cleanse
• decontaminate
• sift
• leach
• disinfect
• screen
• sieve
• sanitize
• elutriate
• bolt

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dull
• muddy
• dirty
• cloud
• soil
• contaminate
• pollute
• taint
• defile
• besmirch
• foul
• sully
• begrime

6

as in to free

to set free from entanglement or difficulty

cleared himself of any involvement in the matter

Synonyms & Similar Words

• free
• save
• liberate
• extricate
• cut loose
• disentangle
• redeem
• disengage
• rescue
• untangle
• release
• disembarrass
• deliver
• unravel
• unburden
• untie
• disencumber
• unsnarl
• disburden
• untwine

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• impede
• hinder
• obstruct
• hamper
• block
• burden
• embroil
• weigh
• entangle
• load
• encumber

7

as in to smooth

to make passage through (something) possible by removing obstructions

plows promptly cleared the roads of snow

Synonyms & Similar Words

• open
• smooth
• facilitate
• free
• unstop
• unplug
• unclog
• loosen (up)
• ease

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• close
• stop
• block
• dam (up)
• impede
• clog (up)
• hinder
• plug (up)
• interfere (with)
• obstruct
• hamper
• encumber
• constrict
• blockade
• trammel
• barricade

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• acquit
• vindicate
• absolve
• exonerate
• forgive
• exculpate
• excuse
• liberate
• release
• atone (for)
• redeem
• condone
• discharge
• pardon
• redress
• remit
• avenge
• expiate
• revenge
• whitewash
• unburden

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• incriminate
• charge
• accuse
• impeach
• indict
• criminate
• convict
• arraign

9

as in to approve

to give official acceptance of as satisfactory

the administration cleared the plan, and building should begin shortly

Synonyms & Similar Words

• approve
• ratify
• confirm
• finalize
• accept
• endorse
• okay
• sign
• acknowledge
• sanction
• authorize
• OK
• formalize
• warrant
• initial
• affirm
• approbate
• accredit
• validate
• enable
• bless
• homologate
• indorse
• certify
• permit
• pass
• allow
• sanctify
• license
• legalize
• sign off (on)
• rubber-stamp
• reapprove
• canonize
• licence

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• deny
• negative
• reject
• turn down
• disallow
• decline
• prohibit
• veto
• disapprove
• ignore
• forbid
• disregard
• ban
• proscribe
• enjoin
• overlook
• refuse
• neglect
• interdict
• rebut
• illegalize
• spurn
• rebuff

10

as in to remove

to take away from a place or position

cleared the dishes from the table

Synonyms & Similar Words

• remove
• withdraw
• pull
• draw
• take out
• extract
• dislodge
• abstract
• draw out
• move
• cut
• shift
• draw off
• disturb
• transfer
• demount
• budge
• displace
• transpose
• dislocate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• put
• place
• position
• set
• secure
• mount
• fix
• anchor
• hitch
• clamp
• stick
• moor
• set up
• embed
• root
• site
• imbed
• lodge
• entrench
• situate
• implant
• ingrain
• engrain
• intrench

11

as in to inform

to give information to

please clear my mind about the new arrangement regarding reimbursement for traveling expenses

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inform
• tell
• advise
• brief
• instruct
• teach
• apprise
• fill in
• familiarize
• educate
• alert
• enlighten
• clue (in)
• verse
• acquaint
• notify
• hip
• let someone know
• catch up
• wise (up)
• keep (someone) posted
• assure
• convince
• reassure
• disclose (to)
• announce (to)
• advertise
• lecture
• certify
• school
• warrant
• disabuse
• disillusion
• undeceive
• tutor
• disenchant

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• mislead
• misinform

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• earn
• make
• get
• realize
• gain
• net
• clean up
• garner
• rake (in)
• cash in (on)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• gross

clear

3 of 4

adverb

as in through

Synonyms & Similar Words

• through
• across
• over
• athwart

clear (up)

4 of 4

verb (2)

as in to explain

to make plain or understandable

a simple explanation cleared the matter up

Synonyms & Similar Words

• explain
• clarify
• illustrate
• demonstrate
• simplify
• spell out
• get across
• interpret
• illuminate
• elucidate
• construe
• explicate
• demystify
• expound
• analyze
• resolve
• specify
• define
• solve
• unriddle
• decipher
• unravel
• break down
• decode
• undo
• disentangle
• gloss
• annotate
• untangle
• unscramble
• commentate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• obscure
• confuse
• cloud
• confound
• obfuscate
• befog

Phrases Containing clear

• clear (up)
• clear off
• clear out
• crystal clear
• in the clear
• keep clear of
• stay clear of
• steer clear of