clear

1. Readily apparent to the mind (synset 300429900)
   "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"
   also:

   • unambiguous - having or exhibiting a single clearly defined meaning
   • comprehendible, comprehensible - capable of being comprehended or understood
   • definite - precise; explicit and clearly defined
   • distinct - easy to perceive; especially clearly outlined
   tells us about: clarity, clearness, limpidity, lucidity, lucidness, pellucidity - free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression
   similar to:

   • broad, unsubtle - lacking subtlety; obvious
   • clear-cut, distinct, trenchant - clearly or sharply defined to the mind
   • crystal clear, limpid, lucid, luculent, pellucid, perspicuous - (of language) transparently clear; easily understandable
   • prima facie - as it seems at first sight
   • unmistakable - clearly evident to the mind
   • vivid - having the clarity and freshness of immediate experience
2. Free from confusion or doubt (synset 300436905)
   "a complex problem requiring a clear head"; "not clear about what is expected of us"
   similar to: clear-thinking, clearheaded - not mentally confused; able to think clearly and act intelligently
3. Affording free passage or view (synset 301626686)
   "a clear view"; "a clear path to victory"; "open waters"; "the open countryside"
   similar to: unobstructed - free from impediment or obstruction or hindrance
   same as: open
4. Allowing light to pass through (synset 300433163)
   "clear water"; "clear plastic bags"; "clear glass"; "the air is clear and clean"
   tells us about: clarity, clearness, uncloudedness - the quality of clear water
   similar to:

   • crystal clear, crystalline, limpid, lucid, pellucid, transparent - transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity
   • hyaline, hyaloid - resembling glass in transparency or translucency
   • limpid, liquid - clear and bright
   • semitransparent, translucent - allowing light to pass through diffusely
   • unclouded - not made opaque or cloudy by sediment
   • unfrosted - (of glass) lacking a frosted coating
5. Free from contact or proximity or connection (synset 301066627)
   "we were clear of the danger"; "the ship was clear of the reef"
   similar to: free - not limited or hampered; not under compulsion or restraint
6. Characterized by freedom from troubling thoughts (especially guilt) (synset 302468895)
   "a clear conscience"; "regarded her questioner with clear untroubled eyes"
   similar to: untroubled - not beset by troubles or disturbance or distress
7. (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims (synset 301912661)
   "efforts to obtain a clean bass in orchestral recordings"; "clear laughter like a waterfall"; "clear reds and blues"; "a light lilting voice like a silver bell"
   similar to: pure - free of extraneous elements of any kind
   same as: clean, light, unclouded
8. (especially of a title) free from any encumbrance or limitation that presents a question of fact or law (synset 300872561)
   "I have clear title to this property"
   similar to: unencumbered - free of encumbrance
   same as: unmortgaged
9. Clear and distinct to the senses;
   Easily perceptible (synset 300783570)
   "as clear as a whistle"; "clear footprints in the snow"; "the letter brought back a clear image of his grandfather"; "a spire clean-cut against the sky"; "a clear-cut pattern"
   similar to: distinct - easy to perceive; especially clearly outlined
   same as: clean-cut, clear-cut
10. Accurately stated or described (synset 300701368)
    "a set of well-defined values"
    same as: well-defined
11. Free from clouds or mist or haze (synset 300462768)
    "on a clear day"
    referred to in: meteorology - the earth science dealing with phenomena of the atmosphere (especially weather)
    similar to:

    • cloudless, unclouded - free from clouds
    • fair - free of clouds or rain
    • serene - completely clear and fine
12. Free of restrictions or qualifications (synset 301920489)
    "a clean bill of health"; "a clear winner"
    similar to: unqualified - not limited or restricted
    same as: clean
13. Free from flaw or blemish or impurity (synset 301754557)
    "a clear perfect diamond"; "the clear complexion of a healthy young woman"
    similar to: perfect - being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
14. Clear of charges or deductions (synset 301587006)
    "a clear profit"
    similar to: net, nett - remaining after all deductions
15. Easily deciphered (synset 301408073)
    similar to: legible - (of handwriting, print, etc.) capable of being read or deciphered
    same as: decipherable, readable
16. Freed from any question of guilt (synset 301323136)
    "is absolved from all blame"; "was now clear of the charge of cowardice"; "his official honor is vindicated"
    similar to: clean-handed, guiltless, innocent - free from evil or guilt
    same as: absolved, cleared, exculpated, exonerated, vindicated
17. Characterized by ease and quickness in perceiving (synset 300775175)
    "clear mind"; "a percipient author"
    similar to: discerning - having or revealing keen insight and good judgment
    same as: percipient

1. The state of being free of suspicion (synset 114013987)
   "investigation showed that he was in the clear"
   is a type of: innocence - a state or condition of being innocent of a specific crime or offense
2. A clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water (synset 108649998)
   "finally broke out of the forest into the open"
   is a type of: area, country - a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
   same as: open

1. Completely (synset 400287169)
   "read the book clear to the end"; "slept clear through the night"; "there were open fields clear to the horizon"
   same as: all the way
2. In an easily perceptible manner (synset 400287002)
   "could be seen clearly under the microscope"; "She cried loud and clear"
   same as: clearly

1. Rid of obstructions (synset 200181809)
   "Clear your desk"
   is a type of: alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
   same as: unclutter
   verb group: clear - remove
2. Make a way or path by removing objects (synset 200195961)
   "Clear a path through the dense forest"
   is a type of: create, make - make or cause to be or to become
   verb group: clear - remove
3. Become clear (synset 202777127)
   "The sky cleared after the storm"
   same as: brighten, clear up, light up
4. Grant authorization or clearance for (synset 200804987)
   "Clear the manuscript for publication"; "The rock star never authorized this slanderous biography"
   is a type of: allow, countenance, let, permit - consent to, give permission
   subtypes:

   • approbate - approve or sanction officially
   • certificate - authorize by certificate
   • approve, o.k., okay, sanction - give sanction to
   • declare - authorize payments of
   • certify, licence, license - authorize officially
   • commission - charge with a task
   • formalise, formalize, validate - declare or make legally valid
   same as: authorise, authorize, pass
5. Remove (synset 200195686)
   "clear the leaves from the lawn"; "Clear snow from the road"
   is a type of: remove, take, take away, withdraw - remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
   subtypes:

   • bare, denudate, denude, strip - lay bare
   • clear-cut - remove all the trees at one time
   • stump - remove tree stumps from
   • deforest, disafforest, disforest - remove the trees from
   verb group:

   • clear, unclutter - rid of obstructions
   • clear - make a way or path by removing objects
6. Go unchallenged;
   Be approved (synset 202529017)
   "The bill cleared the House"
   is a type of: bring home the bacon, come through, deliver the goods, succeed, win - attain success or reach a desired goal
   subtypes: clear - pass an inspection or receive authorization
   same as: pass
7. Be debited and credited to the proper bank accounts (synset 202294039)
   "The check will clear within 2 business days"
8. Go away or disappear (synset 202161274)
   "The fog cleared in the afternoon"
   is a type of: disappear, go away, vanish - become invisible or unnoticeable
9. Pass by, over, or under without making contact (synset 202085425)
   "the balloon cleared the tree tops"
   is a type of: overhaul, overtake, pass - travel past
   subtypes: hop - jump across
   same as: top
10. Make free from confusion or ambiguity;
    Make clear (synset 200622730)
    "Could you clarify these remarks?"; "Clear up the question of who is at fault"
    is a type of: clarify, clear up, elucidate - make clear and (more) comprehensible
    same as: clear up, crystalise, crystalize, crystallise, crystallize, elucidate, enlighten, illuminate, shed light on, sort out, straighten out
11. Free from payment of customs duties, as of a shipment (synset 202427509)
    "Clear the ship and let it dock"
    is a type of: discharge, free - free from obligations or duties
12. Clear from impurities, blemishes, pollution, etc. (synset 202355436)
    "clear the water before it can be drunk"
    is a type of: disembarrass, free, rid - relieve from
13. Yield as a net profit (synset 202296509)
    "This sale netted me $1 million"
    is a type of: bear, pay, yield - bring in
    same as: net
    verb group: clear, net, sack, sack up - make as a net profit
14. Make as a net profit (synset 202296219)
    "The company cleared $1 million"
    is a type of: benefit, gain, profit - derive a benefit from
    same as: net, sack, sack up
    verb group:

    • bring in, clear, earn, gain, make, pull in, realise, realize, take in - earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
    • clear, net - yield as a net profit
15. Earn on some commercial or business transaction;
    Earn as salary or wages (synset 202294200)
    "How much do you make a month in your new job?"; "She earns a lot in her new job"; "this merger brought in lots of money"; "He clears $5,000 each month"
    is a type of: acquire, get - come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
    subtypes:

    • eke out, squeeze out - make by laborious and precarious means
    • profit, turn a profit - make a profit; gain money or materially
    • rake off - take money from an illegal transaction
    • bring home, take home - earn as a salary or wage
    • rake in, shovel in - earn large sums of money
    • gross - earn before taxes, expenses, etc.
    • bear, pay, yield - bring in
    same as: bring in, earn, gain, make, pull in, realise, realize, take in
    verb group:

    • make - act in a certain way so as to acquire
    • clear, net, sack, sack up - make as a net profit
16. Sell (synset 202213191)
    "We cleared a lot of the old model cars"
    referred to in: commerce, commercialism, mercantilism - transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services)
    is a type of: sell - exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent
17. Pass an inspection or receive authorization (synset 202057414)
    "clear customs"
    is a type of: clear, pass - go unchallenged; be approved
18. Pronounce not guilty of criminal charges (synset 200905999)
    "The suspect was cleared of the murder charges"
    entail: evaluate, judge, pass judgment - form a critical opinion of
    is a type of: judge, label, pronounce - pronounce judgment on
    subtypes:

    • vindicate - clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof
    • whitewash - exonerate by means of a perfunctory investigation or through biased presentation of data
    • purge - clear of a charge
    same as: acquit, assoil, discharge, exculpate, exonerate
19. Settle, as of a debt (synset 200763499)
    "clear a debt"; "solve an old debt"
    is a type of: determine, settle, square off, square up - settle conclusively; come to terms
    same as: solve
20. Make clear, bright, light, or translucent (synset 200550297)
    "The water had to be cleared through filtering"
    is a type of: alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
21. Rid of instructions or data (synset 200451818)
    "clear a memory buffer"
    referred to in: computer science, computing - the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures
    is a type of: empty - make void or empty of contents
22. Remove (people) from a building (synset 200451646)
    "clear the patrons from the theater after the bomb threat"
    is a type of: move out, remove, take out - cause to leave
    verb group: clear - remove the occupants of
23. Remove the occupants of (synset 200451520)
    "Clear the building"
    is a type of: empty - make void or empty of contents
    verb group: clear - remove (people) from a building
24. Free (the throat) by making a rasping sound (synset 200178349)
    "Clear the throat"
    is a type of: remove, take, take away, withdraw - remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
    same as: clear up

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