clear

A2
Pronunciation
/klɪə(ɹ)/
/klɪɹ/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

Full extent; distance between extreme limits; especially; the distance between the nearest surfaces of two bodies, or the space between walls.

Example Sentences
  • a room ten feet square in the clear
2 Definition

The completion of a stage or challenge, or of the whole game.

3 Definition

A person who is free from the influence of engrams.

Verb
18 definition(s)
1 Definition

To remove obstructions, impediments or other unwanted items from.

Example Sentences
  • If you clear the table, I'll wash up.
2 Definition

To remove (items or material) so as to leave something unobstructed or open.

Example Sentences
  • Please clear all this stuff off the table.
3 Definition

To become free from obstruction or obscurement; to become transparent.

Example Sentences
  • After a heavy rain, the sky cleared nicely for the evening.
4 Definition

To eliminate ambiguity or doubt from (a matter); to clarify or resolve; to clear up.

Example Sentences
  • We need to clear this issue once and for all.
5 Definition

To remove from suspicion, especially of having committed a crime.

Example Sentences
  • The court cleared the man of murder.
6 Definition

To pass without interference; to miss.

Example Sentences
  • The door just barely clears the table as it closes.
7 Definition

(activities such as jumping or throwing) To exceed a stated mark.

Example Sentences
  • She was the first female high jumper to clear two metres.
8 Definition

To finish or complete (a stage, challenge, or game).

Example Sentences
  • I cleared the first level in 36 seconds.
9 Definition

Of a check or financial transaction, to go through as payment; to be processed so that the money is transferred.

Example Sentences
  • The check might not clear for a couple of days.
10 Definition

To earn a profit of; to net.

Example Sentences
  • He's been clearing seven thousand a week.
11 Definition

To approve or authorise for a particular purpose or action; to give clearance to.

Example Sentences
  • Air traffic control cleared the plane to land.
12 Definition

To obtain approval or authorisation in respect of.

Example Sentences
  • I've cleared the press release with the marketing department, so go ahead and publish it.
13 Definition

To obtain a clearance.

Example Sentences
  • The steamer cleared for Liverpool today.
14 Definition

To obtain permission to use (a sample of copyrighted audio) in another track.

15 Definition

To disengage oneself from incumbrances, distress, or entanglements; to become free.

16 Definition

To hit, kick, head, punch etc. (a ball, puck) away in order to defend one's goal.

Example Sentences
  • A low cross came in, and Smith cleared.
17 Definition

To reset or unset; to return to an empty state or to zero.

Example Sentences
  • to clear an array;  to clear a single bit (binary digit) in a value
18 Definition

To style (an element within a document) so that it is not permitted to float at a given position.

Adjective
17 definition(s)
1 Definition

Transparent in colour.

Example Sentences
  • as clear as crystal
2 Definition

Bright, not dark or obscured.

Example Sentences
  • Congress passed the President’s Clear Skies legislation.
3 Definition

Free of obstacles.

Example Sentences
  • The coast is clear.
4 Definition

Without clouds.

Example Sentences
  • clear weather; a clear day
5 Definition

Of the sky, such that less than one eighth of its area is obscured by clouds.

6 Definition

Free of ambiguity or doubt.

Example Sentences
  • Do I make myself clear? Crystal clear.
7 Definition

Distinct, sharp, well-marked.

Synonyms
conspicuous
8 Definition

Free of guilt, or suspicion.

Example Sentences
  • a clear conscience
9 Definition

(of a soup) Without a thickening ingredient.

10 Definition

Possessing little or no perceptible stimulus.

Example Sentences
  • clear of texture; clear of odor
11 Definition

Free from the influence of engrams; see Clear (Scientology).

12 Definition

Able to perceive clearly; keen; acute; penetrating; discriminating.

Example Sentences
  • a clear intellect; a clear head
13 Definition

Not clouded with passion; serene; cheerful.

14 Definition

Easily or distinctly heard; audible.

15 Definition

Unmixed; entirely pure.

Example Sentences
  • clear sand
16 Definition

Without defects or blemishes, such as freckles or knots.

Example Sentences
  • a clear complexion; clear lumber
17 Definition

Without diminution; in full; net.

Example Sentences
  • a clear profit
Adverb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

All the way; entirely.

Example Sentences
  • I threw it clear across the river to the other side.
2 Definition

Not near something or touching it.

Example Sentences
  • Stand clear of the rails, a train is coming.
3 Definition

Free (or separate) from others

4 Definition

In a clear manner; plainly.