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1.
in a clear manner: It is difficult to explain complex matters clearly.
2.
without equivocation; decidedly: It is clearly out of the question to drop the case.
Synonyms
1. plainly, understandably. Clearly, definitely, distinctly, evidently imply the way in which something is plainly understood or understandable. Clearly suggests without doubt or obscurity: expressed clearly. Definitely means explicitly; with precision: definitely phrased. Distinctly means without blurring or confusion: distinctly enunciated. Evidently means patently, unquestionably: evidently an error.
1. plainly, understandably. Clearly, definitely, distinctly, evidently imply the way in which something is plainly understood or understandable. Clearly suggests without doubt or obscurity: expressed clearly. Definitely means explicitly; with precision: definitely phrased. Distinctly means without blurring or confusion: distinctly enunciated. Evidently means patently, unquestionably: evidently an error.
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is always a great word to know.
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Word Origin & History
clearly
c.1300, of vision and speech, from clear. Meaning "evidently" is from 1568; as a parenthetical expression in argument, "it is clear," recorded from 1867.
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