adjective / verb / adverb
clear
KLEER/klɪr/
Free from something that obstructs visibility or progress.
The open window provides a clear view of the distant mountains.
Etymology
Latin clarus described distinct sound and bright sights, and figuratively meant evident or plain. These linked senses connect what is easy to hear or see with what is easy to understand.
In context
I hope you were able to understand the analogy and I also hope that this formula is clear to you
More examples
- She cleared the path, then explained the route in clear language.
- The investigation cleared him of blame, leaving him clear of suspicion.
- After expenses, they earned two hundred dollars clear.
Forms
clear · clearer · clearest · clears · cleared · clearing
Similar words
- unobstructed
- Free of blockage, while clear also applies to understanding, innocence, and net earnings.