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/
Korean meaning: 날씨가 개다, 맑아지다
Korean pronunciation: 클리**어** **업**
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!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
clear는 라틴어 clarus(밝은, 명확한)에서 유래했고, up은 고대 영어 upp(위로)에서 왔습니다. 두 단어가 결합해 '위로 올라가며 밝아지다'는 의미가 되었습니다.
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🔗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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