clear up — to become bright and sunny after clouds or rain disappear
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to become bright and sunny after clouds or rain disappear
Pronunciation (IPA): /klɪr ʌp/
Example Sentences
- My acne finally cleared up after using the new face wash for a month.
- I hope this awkward situation clears up before my mom asks why there's a penguin in our bathtub.
- The teacher cleared up our confusion about the homework assignment.
clear up
VERB[/klɪr ʌp/]
to become bright and sunny after clouds or rain disappear
to become bright and sunny after clouds or rain disappear
As skies clear up, she'll gear up and cheer up!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Clear derives from Latin clarus, meaning 'bright' or 'clear', while up comes from Old English upp, meaning 'upward'. The compound phrase emerged to describe the action of making something bright or transparent by removing obstructions, or to clarify a situation by resolving confusion.
Breakdown
clear (from Latin clarus: bright, transparent) + up (from Old English upp: upward, away) = to make bright or transparent; to resolve or dispel.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My acne finally cleared up after using the new face wash for a month.”
“I hope this awkward situation clears up before my mom asks why there's a penguin in our bathtub.”
“The teacher cleared up our confusion about the homework assignment.”
“After my roommate cleared up his side of the room, I realized he actually has a floor under all that junk.”
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