Clear
Verb, Adjective
UK
/klÉŞÉ™/
US
/klÉŞr/
Definition
(adj) : Easy to understand or see.
(v) : To remove obstacles or make something tidy.
(v) : To remove obstacles or make something tidy.
Example
"The sky is clear today; it's a bit cloudy."
"Please clear the table after dinner."
"He gave a clear answer that left no confusion in the meeting."
Explanation
Clear has several meanings. It often means easy to see, understand, or free from obstacles. For example, clear water means transparent water, and a clear explanation means simple and easy to understand. Clear can also mean removing things that block the way (“clear the table”). It can describe weather (“clear skies”) or state of mind (“a clear decision”). The word is very common and flexible in English, used in daily conversation, business, and education.