clear — easy to perceive, understand, or interpret; not confused or doubtful
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: easy to perceive, understand, or interpret; not confused or doubtful
Pronunciation (IPA): /klɪr/
Example Sentences
- My mom's instructions were crystal clear: 'Clean your room or no pizza!'
- After three cups of coffee, my thoughts became much clearer.
- The teacher's explanation was so clear that even my sleeping classmate understood it.
clear
ADJECTIVE[/klɪr/]
easy to perceive, understand, or interpret; not confused or doubtful
A foggy window is wiped, becoming clear.
Clear the path, no fear to steer — once the obstacles disappear, the road ahead is clear.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Clear derives from Latin clarus, meaning "bright" or "clear." In ancient Rome, clarus denoted something luminous, renowned, or evident. The word passed through Old French cler before entering Middle English as clere, eventually becoming the modern English clear.
Breakdown
Latin clarus (bright, clear) → Old French cler → Middle English clere → Modern English clear. The root clarus carries the sense of brightness and clarity throughout its evolution.
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📝Examples
“My mom's instructions were crystal clear: 'Clean your room or no pizza!'”
“After three cups of coffee, my thoughts became much clearer.”
“The teacher's explanation was so clear that even my sleeping classmate understood it.”
“Please speak clearly so everyone can understand you.”
“It's clear that someone ate my sandwich from the fridge.”
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