clearly
Use Clearly in a sentence
li adverb
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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| —adv | |
| 1. | in a clear, distinct, or obvious manner: I could see everything quite clearly |
| 2. | (sentence modifier) it is obvious that; evidently: clearly the social services must be flexible |
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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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Example sentences
With her flair for mimicry, the actress is clearly aware of such nuances, and many of her line readings here are hilarious.
Perhaps you should read it again, because you have clearly failed to understand the principle behind it.
Clearly negative nominal rates are out of the question.
Diplomatic recognition is clearly not much guide to real life.
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