clear
/klɪə(ɹ)/ · clear
noun
- Full extent; distance between extreme limits; especially; the distance between the nearest surfaces of two bodies, or the space between walls. a room ten feet square in the clear
- The completion of a stage or challenge, or of the whole game. I finally cleared the last level of the game.
- A person who is free from the influence of engrams. As a clear, she possessed a calm and focused mind.
verb
- To remove obstructions, impediments or other unwanted items from. If you clear the table, I'll wash up.
- To remove (items or material) so as to leave something unobstructed or open. Please clear all this stuff off the table.
- To become free from obstruction or obscurement; to become transparent. After a heavy rain, the sky cleared nicely for the evening.
adjective
- Transparent in colour. as clear as crystal
- Bright, not dark or obscured. Congress passed the President’s Clear Skies legislation.
- Free of obstacles. The coast is clear.
adverb
- All the way; entirely. I threw it clear across the river to the other side.
- Not near something or touching it. Stand clear of the rails, a train is coming.
- Free (or separate) from others. The clear winner of the competition was announced.
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Did you know? The phrase 'clear as crystal' has been used to describe something that is transparent and easy to understand since the 14th century.