readily apparent to the mind; 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'

accurately stated or described; a set of well-defined values

[ Syn: well-defined ]

free from clouds or mist or haze; on a clear day'

allowing light to pass through; clear water; clear plastic bags; clear glass; the air is clear and clean'

the state of being free of suspicion; investigation showed that he was in the clear'

a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water; finally broke out of the forest into the open

[ Syn: open ]

completely; read the book clear to the end; slept clear through the night; there were open fields clear to the horizon

[ Syn: all the way , all the way , all the way , all the way , all the way , all the way , all the way , all the way ]

in an easily perceptible manner; could be seen clearly under the microscope; She cried loud and clear

[ Syn: clearly , clearly , clearly , clearly , clearly , clearly , clearly , clearly ]

free of restrictions or qualifications; a clean bill of health; a clear winner

[ Syn: clean ]

free from flaw or blemish or impurity; a clear perfect diamond; the clear complexion of a healthy young woman'

clear of charges or deductions; a clear profit'

easily deciphered

[ Syn: decipherable , readable ]

freed from any question of guilt; is absolved from all blame; was now clear of the charge of cowardice; his official honor is vindicated

[ Syn: absolved , cleared , exculpated , exonerated , vindicated ]

characterized by ease and quickness in perceiving; clear mind; a percipient author

[ Syn: percipient ]

free from confusion or doubt; a complex problem requiring a clear head; not clear about what is expected of us'

affording free passage or view; a clear view; a clear path to victory; open waters; the open countryside

[ Syn: open ]

free from contact or proximity or connection; we were clear of the danger; the ship was clear of the reef'

characterized by freedom from troubling thoughts (especially guilt); a clear conscience; regarded her questioner with clear untroubled eyes'

(of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims; 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

[ Syn: clean , light , unclouded ]

(especially of a title) free from any encumbrance or limitation that presents a question of fact or law; I have clear title to this property

[ Syn: unmortgaged ]

clear and distinct to the senses; easily perceptible; 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

[ Syn: clean-cut , clear-cut ]

rid of obstructions; Clear your desk

[ Syn: unclutter ]

make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear; Could you clarify these remarks?; Clear up the question of who is at fault

[ Syn: clear up , shed light on , crystallize , crystallise , crystalize , crystalise , straighten out , sort out , enlighten , illuminate , elucidate ]

free from payment of customs duties, as of a shipment; Clear the ship and let it dock'

clear from impurities, blemishes, pollution, etc.; clear the water before it can be drunk'

yield as a net profit; This sale netted me $1 million

[ Syn: net ]

make as a net profit; The company cleared $1 million

[ Syn: net , sack , sack up ]

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages; 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

[ Syn: gain , take in , make , earn , realize , realise , pull in , bring in ]

sell; We cleared a lot of the old model cars'

pass an inspection or receive authorization; clear customs'

pronounce not guilty of criminal charges; The suspect was cleared of the murder charges

[ Syn: acquit , assoil , discharge , exonerate , exculpate ]

settle, as of a debt; clear a debt; solve an old debt

[ Syn: solve ]

make a way or path by removing objects; Clear a path through the dense forest'

make clear, bright, light, or translucent; The water had to be cleared through filtering'

rid of instructions or data; clear a memory buffer'

remove (people) from a building; clear the patrons from the theater after the bomb threat'

remove the occupants of; Clear the building'

free (the throat) by making a rasping sound; Clear the throat

[ Syn: clear up ]

become clear; The sky cleared after the storm

[ Syn: clear up , light up , brighten ]

grant authorization or clearance for; Clear the manuscript for publication; The rock star never authorized this slanderous biography

[ Syn: authorize , authorise , pass ]

remove; clear the leaves from the lawn; Clear snow from the road'

go unchallenged; be approved; The bill cleared the House

[ Syn: pass ]

be debited and credited to the proper bank accounts; The check will clear within 2 business days'

go away or disappear; The fog cleared in the afternoon'

pass by, over, or under without making contact; the balloon cleared the tree tops

[ Syn: top ]