clear

Definitions

1. adjective

   Easy to see through.

   Examples

   • The water in the lake was perfectly clear.
   • The glass was clear as crystal.
   ≈pellucid≈transparent≈clear≈clear as crystal≈crystalline +15 more
2. adjective

   Bright and not blocked from view.

   Examples

   • The windshield was clean and clear.
   • The view was clear all the way to the sea.
   ≠obscure≠blear≠caliginous≠cimmerian≠crepuscular +28 more
3. adjective

   Free of anything in the way.

   Examples

   • The driver thought the intersection was clear.
   • The coast is clear, so we can go.
4. adjective

   Without clouds.

   Examples

   • It was a clear day with blue skies.
   • The morning was bright and clear.
   ≈cloudless≈noncloudy≈unclouded≈uncloudy≠cloudy +20 more
5. adjective

   With very few clouds in the sky.

   Examples

   • The forecast calls for clear skies all weekend.
   • By noon the sky was clear again.
6. adjective

   Easy to understand and without doubt.

   Examples

   • He gave clear instructions not to bother him at work.
   • She made it clear that she did not like me.
   ≈apprehensible≈clear≈limpid≈comprehensible≈explainable +78 more
7. adjective

   Sharp and easy to see or hear.

   Examples

   • The photo showed a clear image of the license plate.
   • Her handwriting was clear and easy to read.
   ≈conspicuous≈acute≈distinct≈keen≈obvious +2 more
8. adjective

   Free of guilt or blame.

   Examples

   • I have a clear conscience.
   • He was clear of all suspicion.
   ≈blameless≈clean≈pure≈blameless≈clean +21 more
9. adjective

   Not thickened, said of soup.

   Examples

   • We had a clear soup to start.
   • The chef served a clear broth before the main course.
   ≠thick
10. adjective

    Smooth with nothing rough, in rare use.

    Examples

    • The fabric felt clear of rough patches.
    • The surface was smooth and clear of bumps.