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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.
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adj. clear·er, clear·est
adv.
v. cleared, clear·ing, clears v. tr.
v. intr.
n. A clear or open space. Phrasal Verb(s): clear out Informal To leave a place, usually quickly. Idiom(s): clear the air To dispel differences or emotional tensions. Idiom(s): in the clear
[Middle English cler, from Old French, from Latin clārus, clear, bright; see kelə-2 in Indo-European roots.] clear'a·ble adj., clear'er n., clear'ly adv., clear'ness n. Synonyms: These adjectives mean not opaque or clouded: clear, sediment-free claret; limpid blue eyes; lucid air; a pellucid brook; transparent crystal. See Also Synonyms at apparent. |
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| 1. | without doubt or question; "they were clearly lost"; "history has clearly shown the folly of that policy" |
| 2. | in an intelligible manner; "the foreigner spoke to us quite intelligibly" [syn: intelligibly] [ant: unintelligibly] |
| 3. | clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment; "it's distinctly possible"; "I could clearly see myself in his situation" [syn: distinctly] |
| 4. | in an easily perceptible manner; "could be seen clearly under the microscope"; "She cried loud and clear" |
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