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clear

/klɪə(ɹ)/ /klɪɹ/

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noun

Full extent; distance between extreme limits; especially; the distance between the nearest surfaces of two bodies, or the space between walls.

Examples :

"a room ten feet square in the clear"

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noun

The completion of a stage or challenge, or of the whole game.

Examples :

"The clear of the first exam was a relief; now we could move on to the next unit. "

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noun

A person who is free from the influence of engrams.

Examples :

"The new student was a clear, easily able to focus in class without the lingering anxieties of her past experiences holding her back. "

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verb

To remove obstructions, impediments or other unwanted items from.

Examples :

"The gardener cleared the overgrown weeds from the flowerbeds. "

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To remove (items or material) so as to leave something unobstructed or open.

Examples :

"Please clear all this stuff off the table."

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verb

To become free from obstruction or obscurement; to become transparent.

Examples :

"After a heavy rain, the sky cleared nicely for the evening."

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To eliminate ambiguity or doubt from (a matter); to clarify or resolve; to clear up.

Examples :

"We need to clear this issue once and for all."

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verb

To remove from suspicion, especially of having committed a crime.

Examples :

"The court cleared the man of murder."

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verb

To pass without interference; to miss.

Examples :

"The door just barely clears the table as it closes."

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verb

(activities such as jumping or throwing) To exceed a stated mark.

Examples :

"She was the first female high jumper to clear two metres."

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verb

To finish or complete (a stage, challenge, or game).

Examples :

"I cleared the first level in 36 seconds."

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verb

Of a check or financial transaction, to go through as payment; to be processed so that the money is transferred.

Examples :

"The check might not clear for a couple of days."

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To earn a profit of; to net.

Examples :

"The small business owner hoped to clear $500 this month. "

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verb

To approve or authorise for a particular purpose or action; to give clearance to.

Examples :

"Air traffic control cleared the plane to land."

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To obtain approval or authorisation in respect of.

Examples :

"The student needed to clear the project proposal with the teacher before presenting it. "

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verb

To obtain a clearance.

Examples :

"The steamer cleared for Liverpool today."

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verb

To obtain permission to use (a sample of copyrighted audio) in another track.

Examples :

"The musician needed to clear the rights to use the famous jingle in her new song. "

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verb

To disengage oneself from incumbrances, distress, or entanglements; to become free.

Examples :

"After the argument, Sarah needed time to clear her head and get free from the anger. "

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To hit, kick, head, punch etc. (a ball, puck) away in order to defend one's goal.

Examples :

"A low cross came in, and Smith cleared."

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To reset or unset; to return to an empty state or to zero.

Examples :

"to clear an array; to clear a single bit (binary digit) in a value"

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verb

To style (an element within a document) so that it is not permitted to float at a given position.

Examples :

"To prevent the photo from floating to the top of the page, I cleared its position. "

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adjective

Transparent in colour.

Examples :

"as clear as crystal"

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adjective

Bright, not dark or obscured.

Examples :

"Congress passed the President’s Clear Skies legislation."

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adjective

Free of obstacles.

Examples :

"The coast is clear."

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adjective

Without clouds.

Examples :

"clear weather; a clear day"

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adjective

Of the sky, such that less than one eighth of its area is obscured by clouds.

Examples :

"The sky was clear this morning, allowing us to see the whole school from our house. "

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adjective

Free of ambiguity or doubt.

Examples :

"Do I make myself clear? Crystal clear."

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adjective

Distinct, sharp, well-marked.

Examples :

"The lines on the map were clear and easy to follow. "

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adjective

Free of guilt, or suspicion.

Examples :

"a clear conscience"

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adjective

(of a soup) Without a thickening ingredient.

Examples :

"The broth was clear, so I added some noodles to make it more substantial. "

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adjective

Possessing little or no perceptible stimulus.

Examples :

"clear of texture; clear of odor"

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adjective

Free from the influence of engrams; see Clear (Scientology).

Examples :

"After a long day at work, Sarah felt clear of negative thoughts, ready to enjoy dinner with her family. "

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adjective

Able to perceive clearly; keen; acute; penetrating; discriminating.

Examples :

"a clear intellect; a clear head"

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adjective

Not clouded with passion; serene; cheerful.

Examples :

"After a stressful week at work, Sarah felt clear and cheerful about the weekend ahead. "

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adjective

Easily or distinctly heard; audible.

Examples :

"The teacher's voice was clear, making it easy to hear every word. "

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adjective

Unmixed; entirely pure.

Examples :

"clear sand"

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adjective

Without defects or blemishes, such as freckles or knots.

Examples :

"a clear complexion; clear lumber"

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adjective

Without diminution; in full; net.

Examples :

"a clear profit"

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adverb

All the way; entirely.

Examples :

"I threw it clear across the river to the other side."

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adverb

Not near something or touching it.

Examples :

"Stand clear of the rails, a train is coming."

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adverb

Free (or separate) from others

Examples :

"The children played clearly separate from the adults, choosing their own games in the park. "

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adverb

In a clear manner; plainly.

Examples :

"The teacher explained the new math problem clearly. "

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