clear (english) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of speech: Noun, adjective, adverb, verb.

Phonetic transcription: /klɪər/

Meanings and Usage: - As a noun, "clear" refers to a transparent substance or piece of land that is free from obstructions or something that is easy to hear or understand. - As an adjective, "clear" means transparent, easy to perceive, or free from obstruction. - As an adverb, "clear" is used to indicate that something is done in a way that is obvious, apparent, or without doubt. - As a verb, "clear" can mean to remove obstructions, make something clean, or to earn a profit after deducting expenses.

Verb Tenses: - Simple Present: clear - Simple Past: cleared - Simple Future: will clear - Present Continuous: am clearing - Past Continuous: was clearing - Future Continuous: will be clearing - Present Perfect: have cleared - Past Perfect: had cleared - Future Perfect: will have cleared - Present Perfect Continuous: have been clearing - Past Perfect Continuous: had been clearing - Future Perfect Continuous: will have been clearing - Gerund: clearing

Examples: 1. The water in the river was so clear that you could see the fish swimming. (Translation: El agua en el río era tan clara que se podían ver los peces nadando.) 2. She gave a clear explanation of the task. (Translation: Ella dio una explicación clara de la tarea.)

Idiomatic Expressions: - "Clear as crystal": Very easy to understand or see through. - Her explanation was as clear as crystal. - It was clear as crystal that he was lying.

• "Clear the air": To resolve a misunderstanding or conflict.
• They decided to have a meeting to clear the air.

• It's important to clear the air before moving forward.

• "Crystal clear": Very clear, easily understood.

• The instructions were crystal clear.

• She made her intentions crystal clear.

• "Clear the table": To remove dishes and other items from the table after a meal.

• Let's clear the table and do the dishes.

• Can you clear the table while I prepare dessert?

• "In the clear": Free from suspicion or guilt.

• After the investigation, she was in the clear.
• He finally felt in the clear after resolving the issue.

Etymology: The word "clear" originated from the Old French word "cler," which came from the Latin word "clarus," meaning "bright" or "clear."

Synonyms: - Transparent, apparent, unclouded, understandable. Antonyms: - Cloudy, obscure, unclear, ambiguous.