noun. the state of being free of suspicion investigation showed that he was in the clear |
noun. a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water finally broke out of the forest into the open |
verb. rid of obstructions Clear your desk |
verb. make a way or path by removing objects Clear a path through the dense forest |
verb. become clear The sky cleared after the storm |
verb. grant authorization or clearance for Clear the manuscript for publication|The rock star never authorized this slanderous biography |
verb. remove clear the leaves from the lawn|Clear snow from the road |
verb. go unchallenged; be approved The bill cleared the House |
verb. be debited and credited to the proper bank accounts The check will clear within 2 business days |
verb. go away or disappear The fog cleared in the afternoon |
verb. pass by, over, or under without making contact the balloon cleared the tree tops |
verb. make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear Could you clarify these remarks?|Clear up the question of who is at fault Synonym: sort out, shed light on, illuminate, enlighten, elucidate, crystallize, crystallise, crystalize, crystalise, clear up, straighten out |
verb. free from payment of customs duties, as of a shipment Clear the ship and let it dock |
verb. clear from impurities, blemishes, pollution, etc. clear the water before it can be drunk |
verb. yield as a net profit This sale netted me $1 million |
verb. make as a net profit The company cleared $1 million |
verb. earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages How much do you make a month in your new job?|She earns a lot in her new job|this merger brought in lots of money|He clears $5,000 each month |
verb. sell We cleared a lot of the old model cars |
verb. pass an inspection or receive authorization clear customs |
verb. pronounce not guilty of criminal charges The suspect was cleared of the murder charges |
verb. settle, as of a debt clear a debt|solve an old debt |
verb. make clear, bright, light, or translucent The water had to be cleared through filtering |
verb. rid of instructions or data clear a memory buffer |
verb. remove (people) from a building clear the patrons from the theater after the bomb threat |
verb. remove the occupants of Clear the building |
verb. free (the throat) by making a rasping sound Clear the throat |
adj. readily apparent to the mind a clear and present danger|a clear explanation|a clear case of murder|a clear indication that she was angry|gave us a clear idea of human nature |
adj. allowing light to pass through clear water|clear plastic bags|clear glass|the air is clear and clean |
adj. accurately stated or described a set of well-defined values |
adj. free from clouds or mist or haze on a clear day |
adv. completely read the book clear to the end|slept clear through the night|there were open fields clear to the horizon |
adv. in an easily perceptible manner could be seen clearly under the microscope|She cried loud and clear |
adj. free from confusion or doubt a complex problem requiring a clear head|not clear about what is expected of us |
adj. affording free passage or view a clear view|a clear path to victory|open waters|the open countryside |
adj. free from contact or proximity or connection we were clear of the danger|the ship was clear of the reef |
adj. characterized by freedom from troubling thoughts (especially guilt) a clear conscience|regarded her questioner with clear untroubled eyes |
adj. (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims efforts to obtain a clean bass in orchestral recordings|clear laughter like a waterfall|clear reds and blues|a light lilting voice like a silver bell |
adj. (especially of a title) free from any encumbrance or limitation that presents a question of fact or law I have clear title to this property |
adj. clear and distinct to the senses; easily perceptible as clear as a whistle|clear footprints in the snow|the letter brought back a clear image of his grandfather|a spire clean-cut against the sky|a clear-cut pattern |
adj. free of restrictions or qualifications a clean bill of health|a clear winner |
adj. free from flaw or blemish or impurity a clear perfect diamond|the clear complexion of a healthy young woman |
adj. clear of charges or deductions a clear profit |
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adj. freed from any question of guilt is absolved from all blame|was now clear of the charge of cowardice|his official honor is vindicated |
adj. characterized by ease and quickness in perceiving clear mind|a percipient author |
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