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clear

[ klɪər ]

^{Context #1}

skin

easily seen through, not cloudy or opaque

Synonyms

crystal clear, limpid, pure, transparent

Examples of usage

The water in the lake is so clear that you can see the fish swimming.
She has clear blue eyes that sparkle in the sunlight.

^{Context #2}

mind

to make something clean and free of impurities

Synonyms

clean, purify, sanitize, tidy

Examples of usage

She used a cloth to clear the dust off the table.
He cleared his throat before speaking.

^{Context #3}

understanding

easy to understand or see

Synonyms

apparent, evident, obvious, plain

Examples of usage

His explanation was clear and concise.
Please make your instructions clear so everyone can follow.

Translations

Translations of the word "clear" in other languages:

🇵🇹 claro

🇮🇳 स्पष्ट (spaṣṭa)

🇩🇪 klar

🇮🇩 jelas

🇺🇦 чіткий

🇵🇱 czysty

🇯🇵 明確な (meikaku na)

🇫🇷 clair

🇪🇸 claro

🇹🇷 açık

🇰🇷 명확한 (myeonghwakan)

🇸🇦 واضح (wādih)

🇨🇿 jasný

🇸🇰 jasný

🇨🇳 清楚 (qīngchǔ)

🇸🇮 jasen

🇮🇸 skýr

🇰🇿 анық

🇬🇪 ნათელი (nateli)

🇦🇿 aydın

🇲🇽 claro

Word origin

The word 'clear' originates from the Old French word 'cler', which means 'pure' or 'bright'. Over time, the meaning expanded to include concepts of transparency, cleanliness, and understanding. The word has been used in English since the 13th century, evolving in both its literal and metaphorical senses.