clear
klir
- 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