Synonyms and Antonyms of clear

Clear (L. clarus, bright, brilliant) primarily refers to that which shines, and impresses the mind through the eye with a sense of luster or splendor. more.. Clear (L. clarus, bright, brilliant) primarily refers to that which shines, and impresses the mind through the eye with a sense of luster or splendor. A substance is said to be clear that offers no impediment to vision--is not dim, dark, or obscure. Transparent refers to the medium through which a substance is seen, clear to the substance itself, without reference to anything to be seen through it; we speak of a stream as clear when we think of the water itself; we speak of it as transparent with reference to the ease with which we see the pebbles at the bottom. Clear is also said of that which comes to the senses without dimness, dulness, obstruction, or obscurity, so that there is no uncertainty as to its exact form, character, or meaning, with something of the brightness or brilliancy implied in the primary meaning of the word clear; as, the outlines of the ship were clear against the sky; a clear view; a clear note; "clear as a bell;" a clear, frosty air; a clear sky; a clear statement; hence, the word is used for that which is free from any kind of obstruction; as, a clear field. Lucid and pellucid refer to a shining clearness, as of crystal. A transparent body allows the forms and colors of objects beyond to be seen through it; a translucent body allows light to pass through, but may not permit forms and colors to be distinguished; plate glass is transparent, ground glass is translucent. Limpid refers to a liquid clearness, or that which suggests it; as, limpid streams. That which is distinct is well defined, especially in outline, each part or object standing or seeming apart from any other, not confused, indefinite, or blurred; distinct enunciation enables the hearer to catch every word or vocal sound without perplexity or confusion; a distinct statement is free from indefiniteness or ambiguity; a distinct apprehension of a thought leaves the mind in no doubt or uncertainty regarding it. That is plain, in the sense here considered, which is, as it were, level to the thought, so that one goes straight on without difficulty or hindrance; as, plain language; a plain statement; a clear explanation. Perspicuous is often equivalent to plain, but plain never wholly loses the meaning of unadorned, so that we can say the style is perspicuous tho highly ornate, when we could not call it at once ornate and plain. Compare EVIDENT. (noun)

a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water (noun.location)

rid of obstructions (verb.change)

become clear (verb.weather)

grant authorization or clearance for (verb.communication)

remove (verb.change)

go unchallenged; be approved (verb.social)

pass by, over, or under without making contact (verb.motion)

make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear (verb.cognition)

yield as a net profit (verb.possession)

make as a net profit (verb.possession)

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages (verb.possession)

sell (verb.possession)

pronounce not guilty of criminal charges (verb.communication)

settle, as of a debt (verb.communication)

free (the throat) by making a rasping sound (verb.change)

(of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims (adj.all)

(especially of a title) free from any encumbrance or limitation that presents a question of fact or law (adj.all)

clear and distinct to the senses; easily perceptible (adj.all)

accurately stated or described (adj.all)

free of restrictions or qualifications (adj.all)

easily deciphered (adj.all)

freed from any question of guilt (adj.all)

characterized by ease and quickness in perceiving (adj.all)

completely (adverb)

in an easily perceptible manner (adv.all)

poorly stated or described (adj.all)

not transmitting or reflecting light or radiant energy; impenetrable to sight (adj.all)

come back after being refused (verb.possession)

make overcast or cloudy (verb.weather)

full of or covered with clouds (adj.all)

find or declare guilty (verb.communication)

not clear to the mind (adj.all)

fill a space in a disorderly way (verb.change)

having or exhibiting a single clearly defined meaning (adj.all)

capable of being comprehended or understood (adj.all)

precise; explicit and clearly defined (adj.all)

easy to perceive; especially clearly outlined (adj.all)

remove from sight (verb.change)

free of encumbrance (adj.all)

free of extraneous elements of any kind (adj.all)

free from impediment or obstruction or hindrance (adj.all)

transmitting light; able to be seen through with clarity (adj.all)

resembling glass in transparency or translucency (adj.all)

clear and bright (adj.all)

allowing light to pass through diffusely (adj.all)

not made opaque or cloudy by sediment (adj.all)

(of glass) lacking a frosted coating (adj.all)

having or revealing keen insight and good judgment (adj.all)

not beset by troubles or disturbance or distress (adj.all)

easy to perceive; especially clearly outlined (adj.all)

remaining after all deductions (adj.all)

(of handwriting, print, etc.) capable of being read or deciphered (adj.all)

free from clouds (adj.all)

free of clouds or rain (adj.all)

completely clear and fine (adj.all)

not mentally confused; able to think clearly and act intelligently (adj.all)

able to act at will; not hampered; not under compulsion or restraint (adj.all)

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish (adj.all)

not limited or restricted (adj.all)

free from evil or guilt (adj.all)

lacking subtlety; obvious (adj.all)

clearly or sharply defined to the mind (adj.all)

(of language) transparently clear; easily understandable (adj.all)

as it seems at first sight (adj.all)

clearly evident to the mind (adj.all)

having the clarity and freshness of immediate experience (adj.all)

a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography) (noun.location)

relieve from (verb.possession)

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract (verb.possession)

remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract (verb.change)

free from obligations or duties (verb.social)

become invisible or unnoticeable (verb.perception)

attain success or reach a desired goal (verb.social)

consent to, give permission (verb.communication)

make or cause to be or to become (verb.creation)

derive a benefit from (verb.possession)

make clear and (more) comprehensible (verb.communication)

go unchallenged; be approved (verb.social)

travel past (verb.motion)

pronounce judgment on (verb.communication)

cause to leave (verb.social)

make void or empty of contents (verb.change)

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation (verb.change)

exchange or deliver for money or its equivalent (verb.possession)

settle conclusively; come to terms (verb.communication)

a state or condition of being innocent of a specific crime or offense (noun.state)

bring in (verb.possession)

make by laborious and precarious means (verb.possession)

make a profit; gain money or materially (verb.possession)

take money from an illegal transaction (verb.possession)

earn as a salary or wage (verb.possession)

earn large sums of money (verb.possession)

earn before taxes, expenses, etc. (verb.possession)

bring in (verb.possession)

pass an inspection or receive authorization (verb.motion)

approve or sanction officially (verb.communication)

authorize by certificate (verb.communication)

give sanction to (verb.communication)

authorize payments of (verb.social)

authorize officially (verb.social)

charge with a task (verb.social)

declare or make legally valid (verb.social)

jump across (verb.motion)

clear of accusation, blame, suspicion, or doubt with supporting proof (verb.communication)

exonerate by means of a perfunctory investigation or through biased presentation of data (verb.communication)

clear of a charge (verb.communication)

lay bare (verb.change)

remove all the trees at one time (verb.change)

remove tree stumps from (verb.change)

remove the trees from (verb.change)

form a critical opinion of (verb.cognition)

the quality of clear water (noun.attribute)

free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression (noun.attribute)

act in a certain way so as to acquire (verb.body)

make as a net profit (verb.possession)

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages (verb.possession)

yield as a net profit (verb.possession)

rid of obstructions (verb.change)

remove (verb.change)

clear and distinct to the senses; easily perceptible (adj.all)

rid of obstructions (verb.change)

remove (verb.change)

affording free passage or view (adj.all)

free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression (noun.attribute)

without obstructions to passage or view (noun.attribute)

the quality of clear water (noun.attribute)

become conscious of (verb.cognition)

clarity as a consequence of precision (noun.attribute)

someone who earn wages in return for their labor (noun.person)

a person who gains (gains an advantage or gains profits) (noun.person)

a quality of writing (print or handwriting) that can be easily read (noun.attribute)

the quality of written language that makes it easy to read and understand (noun.attribute)

the quality of clear water (noun.attribute)

the act of conferring legality or sanction or formal warrant (noun.act)

permission to proceed (noun.act)

official permission or approval (noun.attribute)

any authorization to pass or go somewhere (noun.communication)

an authority who authorizes (people or actions) (noun.person)

the act of removing solid particles from a liquid (noun.act)

free from obscurity and easy to understand; the comprehensibility of clear expression (noun.attribute)

an interpretation that removes obstacles to understanding (noun.communication)

an act of explaining that serves to clear up and cast light on (noun.communication)

a lucid state of mind; not confused (noun.state)

that makes clear (adj.all)

the top or extreme point of something (usually a mountain or hill) (noun.location)

the highest or uppermost side of anything (noun.location)

a judgment of not guilty (noun.act)

the act of freeing from guilt or blame (noun.act)

the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc. (noun.act)

the act of freeing from suspicion (noun.act)

the condition of being relieved from blame or obligation (noun.state)

clearing of guilt or blame (adj.all)

providing absolution (adj.all)

a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area (noun.location)

capable of meeting financial obligations (adj.all)

pronounce not guilty of criminal charges (verb.communication)

freed from any question of guilt (adj.all)

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses) (noun.possession)

the earth science dealing with phenomena of the atmosphere (especially weather) (noun.cognition)

the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures (noun.cognition)

transactions (sales and purchases) having the objective of supplying commodities (goods and services) (noun.act)