clear

US /klɪr/

UK /klɪə(r)/

A1

adjective

  • Empty; without anything in it or on it
  • Being certain and without doubt
  • Being without any streaks, spots, or cracks
  • Easy to understand; well-explained; obvious

adverb

  • Completely; entirely; through the whole of
  • Away from; free from

verb

  • To recover from or remove a problem
  • To get rid of the entire contents of
  • To give permission for something to happen
  • To make a place or surface empty by removing
  • To prove that someone is not guilty or to blame

Examples

It wasn't entirely clear whether she wanted us to help.

Four men accused of assault have been cleared of all charges.