Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with clear in American Collocation
clear
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
very
A problem that I found totally incomprehensible suddenly became perfectly clear.
fairly
It is pretty clear that there need to be big changes in the way we live.
in a bad way
After Hurricane Katrina, it was painfully clear that the government’s emergency response was inadequate.
not
Sales of the product were poor, and the reasons for this are not entirely clear.
message
She doesn’t make any clear distinctions between email, the Web, newsgroups – it’s all called ‘the Net’.
There is a handbook with brief, clear instructions.
sign of something
There is clear evidence that smokefree policies help smokers to quit.
understanding
I meet with the client to get a clear idea of what he or she needs.
aim
A team must have clear objectives.
in competitions etc
Neither side had gained a clear victory.
It is clear that bold political leadership will be needed.
The consequences of any actions should be made very clear to the employee.
simple
In clear and simple language he explains what Reiki is.
correct
The campaign aims to give young people clear and accurate information about drugs.
logical
Glasgow needs a clear and coherent plan for regeneration.