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Meaning of clear
The primary meaning of the word "clear" is to be easy to see or understand, free from cloudiness or obscurity.
Etymology of clear
The word "clear" originates from Old French "cler", which is derived from Latin "clarus", meaning bright or clear
The word has been used in English since the 13th century, initially to describe something as bright or shining, and later to describe something as easy to understand or free from obscurity
Synonyms
transparent
translucent
lucid
obvious
evident
apparent
plain
unmistakable
manifest
distinct
visible
bright
radiant
shining
glowing
resplendent
luminous
intelligible
coherent
logical
rational
straightforward
unambiguous
unequivocal
certain
sure
undeniable
indisputable
unmistakable
obvious
patent
palpable
perceptible
noticeable
observable
discernible
comprehensible
understandable
explicable
interpretable
legible
readable
crystal
pellucid
limpid
diaphanous
gauzy
filmy
hazy
misty
foggy
murky
cloudy
opaque
nebulous
vague
ambiguous
obscure
abstruse
recondite
cryptic
enigmatic
puzzling
perplexing
baffling
unclear
indistinct
indefinite
inarticulate
incoherent
confusing
bewildering
Definitions
- Free from cloudiness or obscurity, able to be seen or understood easily
- * Free from impurities or sediment, transparent or translucent
- * Easy to understand, straightforward, or unambiguous
- * Completely certain or obvious, leaving no doubt
Usage Examples
- The water in the lake was clear and calm, perfect for swimming
- * The instructions were clear and easy to follow, so I was able to assemble the furniture quickly
- * The teacher tried to make the complex concept clear by using simple examples and analogies