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Definition clear in British English

clear adjective

adjective
/klɪə(r)/
Example

There was clear evidence putting him at the scene of the crime.

Example

His secretary could give no clear indication of when he was expected back.

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It appears to be a clear case of discrimination.

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They have always been the clear favourites to win the championship.

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It was very clear that something was worrying him.

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It is not clear whether Johnson's brother shares these views.

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Example

Clear instructions are provided.

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He's made his intentions quite clear.

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Anthony had made it abundantly clear that he did not want to see her.

Example

Let's get something absolutely clear: you're not going to get any help from me this time.

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3

easy to hear

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'I did it,' she said in a clear voice.

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Example

a clear glass bottle

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5

easy to see

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Though the picture was small, it was clear and sharp.

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6

not confused

Example

He defines logic as 'the art of clear thinking'.

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Jane had no clear idea where she would go.

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You need to be clear about the purpose of the meeting.

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I'm not very clear on what this last sentence means.

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I'm completely clear in my mind about what happened that day.

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6.1

to feel confident and determined about a belief or decision

Example

As a party, we are clear that the rich need to make a bigger contribution to our tax revenues.

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7

if a surface, road, or passage is clear, there is nothing on it that blocks it or gets in the way

Example

From the window there was a clear view of the mountains.

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All the main roads are now clear of snow.

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8

if the sky or the weather is clear, there are no clouds, rain etc

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clear blue skies

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The following Sunday was bright and clear.

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9

clear eyes are bright and healthy

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10

clear skin is smooth and healthy

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Example

She had done her duty, and her conscience was clear.

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I have a clear conscience. We didn't do anything wrong.

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12

not touching something or not too close to it

Example

Make sure your hands are completely clear of the blades.

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They are now four points clear of their nearest rivals.

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14

left after taxes, charges, or costs have been paid

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That should leave us with a clear £300.

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I made a clear £50 profit.

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if a medical test is clear, it shows that there is nothing wrong

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All the tests came back clear.

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if a period of time is clear, you have not arranged to do anything during it

Example

I'll keep Thursday afternoon clear in case we need to meet.

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There was still a clear fifteen minutes before the others arrived.

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used by politicians and others to say: This is what I think/intend to do and nothing is going to deflect me from my view/course

Example

I am very clear that the Scottish Government has given far less ground than I think it should.

Definition clear in British English