n the state of being free of suspicion
investigation showed that he was in the clear
n a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
v rid of obstructions
v make a way or path by removing objects
v become clear
The sky cleared after the storm
v grant authorization or clearance for
v remove
clear the leaves from the lawn
v go unchallenged; be approved
The bill cleared the House
v be debited and credited to the proper bank accounts
The check will clear within 2 business days
v go away or disappear
The fog cleared in the afternoon
v pass by, over, or under without making contact
the balloon cleared the tree tops
v make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
v free from payment of customs duties, as of a shipment
v clear from impurities, blemishes, pollution, etc.
clear the water before it can be drunk
v yield as a net profit
v make as a net profit
The company cleared $1 million
v earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
He clears $5,000 each month
v sell
We cleared a lot of the old model cars
v pass an inspection or receive authorization
clear customs
v pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
The suspect was cleared of the murder charges
v settle, as of a debt
clear a debt
v make clear, bright, light, or translucent
The water had to be cleared through filtering
v rid of instructions or data
clear a memory buffer
v remove (people) from a building
clear the patrons from the theater after the bomb threat
v remove the occupants of
v free (the throat) by making a rasping sound
a 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
s free from confusion or doubt
a complex problem requiring a clear head not clear about what is expected of us
s affording free passage or view
a clear view a clear path to victory
a allowing light to pass through
clear water clear plastic bags clear glass the air is clear and clean
s free from contact or proximity or connection
we were clear of the danger the ship was clear of the reef
s characterized by freedom from troubling thoughts (especially guilt)
a clear conscience regarded her questioner with clear untroubled eyes
s (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims
clear laughter like a waterfall clear reds and blues
s (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
s 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 clear-cut pattern
a accurately stated or described
a free from clouds or mist or haze
on a clear day
s free of restrictions or qualifications
a clear winner
s free from flaw or blemish or impurity
a clear perfect diamond the clear complexion of a healthy young woman
s clear of charges or deductions
a clear profit
s easily deciphered
s freed from any question of guilt
was now clear of the charge of cowardice
s characterized by ease and quickness in perceiving
clear mind
r completely
read the book clear to the end slept clear through the night there were open fields clear to the horizon
r in an easily perceptible manner
could be seen clearly under the microscope She cried loud and clear