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Overview of adj clear The adj clear has 18 senses (first 9 from tagged texts) 1. (56) clear -- (clear to the mind; "a clear and present danger"; "a clear explanation"; "a clear case of murder"; "a clear indication that she was angry"; "gave us a clear idea of human nature) 2. (8) clear -- (free from confusion or doubt; "a complex problem requiring a clear head"; "not clear about what is expected of us") 3. (6) clear, open -- (affording free passage or view; "a clear view"; "a clear path to victory") 4. (4) clear -- (free from cloudiness; allowing light to pass through "clear water"; "clear plastic bags"; "clear glass"; "the air is clear and clean") 5. (3) clear -- (free from contact or proximity or connection; "we were clear of the danger"; "the ship was clear of the reef") 6. (1) clear -- (characterized by freedom from troubling thoughts; especially e.g. guilt; "a clear conscience"; "looked at her questioner with clear untroubled eyes") 7. (1) clean, clear, light, unclouded -- ((of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims; "efforts to obtain a clean bass in orchestral recordings"; "clear laughter like a waterfall"; "clear reds and blues"; "a light lilting voice like a silver bell") 8. (1) clear, unmortgaged -- ((especially of a title) "I have clear title to this property") 9. (1) clear, clean-cut, clear-cut -- (clear and distinct to the senses easily perceptible; "as clear as a whistle"; "clear footprints in the snow"; "the letter brought back a clear image of his grandfather"; "a spire clean-cut against the sky"; "a clear-cut pattern") 10. well-defined, clear -- (accurately stated or described; "a set of well-defined values") 11. clear -- ((meteorology) free from clouds or mist or haze; "on a clear day") 12. clean, clear -- (free of restrictions or qualifications; "a clean bill of health"; "a clear winner") 13. clear -- (free from flaw or blemish or impurity; "a clear perfect diamond") 14. clear -- (clear of charges or deductions; "a clear profit") 15. clear, decipherable, readable -- (easily deciphered) 16. absolved, clear, cleared, exculpated, exonerated, vindicated -- (freed from any question of guilt; "is absolved from all blame"; "was now clear of the charge of cowardice"; "his official honor is vindicated") 17. clear, percipient -- (characterized by ease and quickness in perceiving; "clear mind"; "a percipient author") 18. clear -- (of complexion; without such blemishes as e.g. acne; "the clear complexion of a healthy young woman") Antonyms of adj clear 18 senses of clear Sense 1 clear (vs. unclear) unclear (vs. clear) => bewildering => blurred, clouded => confusing, perplexing, puzzling => indeterminate, obscure, vague Sense 2 clear INDIRECT (VIA clearheaded) -> confused Sense 3 clear, open INDIRECT (VIA unobstructed) -> obstructed Sense 4 clear (vs. opaque) opaque (vs. clear) => cloudy, muddy, mirky, murky, turbid => fogged, foggy => frosted => glaucous => milk(postnominal), milky, milklike, whitish => solid Sense 5 clear(prenominal) INDIRECT (VIA free) -> unfree Sense 6 clear INDIRECT (VIA untroubled) -> troubled Sense 7 clean, clear, light, unclouded INDIRECT (VIA pure) -> impure Sense 8 clear, unmortgaged INDIRECT (VIA unencumbered) -> encumbered Sense 9 clear, clean-cut, clear-cut INDIRECT (VIA distinct) -> indistinct Sense 10 well-defined (vs. ill-defined), clear Sense 11 clear (vs. cloudy) cloudy (vs. clear) => brumous, foggy, hazy, misty => cloud-covered, clouded, overcast, sunless => cloudlike, nebular => dull, gray, grey, leaden => heavy, lowering, sullen, threatening => miasmal, miasmic, vaporous => smoggy Sense 12 clean, clear INDIRECT (VIA unqualified) -> qualified Sense 13 clear INDIRECT (VIA perfect) -> imperfect Sense 14 clear INDIRECT (VIA net) -> gross Sense 15 clear, decipherable, readable INDIRECT (VIA legible) -> illegible Sense 16 absolved, clear, cleared, exculpated, exonerated, vindicated INDIRECT (VIA innocent) -> guilty Sense 17 clear, percipient INDIRECT (VIA discerning) -> undiscerning Sense 18 clear INDIRECT (VIA unblemished) -> blemished Similarity of adj clear 18 senses of clear Sense 1 clear (vs. unclear) => broad, unsubtle => clear-cut, distinct, trenchant => limpid, lucid, luculent, pellucid, crystal clear, perspicuous => prima facie => unmistakable => vivid Also See-> comprehensible#2, comprehendible#1; definite#1; distinct#1; clear#4; unambiguous#1 Sense 2 clear => clearheaded (vs. confused), clear-thinking Sense 3 clear, open => unobstructed (vs. obstructed) Sense 4 clear (vs. opaque) => crystalline, crystal clear, limpid, lucid, pellucid, transparent => hyaline, hyaloid => liquid, limpid => unfrosted => translucent, semitransparent => unclouded Also See-> clear#1 Sense 5 clear(prenominal) => free (vs. unfree) Sense 6 clear => untroubled (vs. troubled) Sense 7 clean, clear, light, unclouded => pure (vs. impure) Sense 8 clear, unmortgaged => unencumbered (vs. encumbered) Sense 9 clear, clean-cut, clear-cut => distinct (vs. indistinct) Sense 10 well-defined (vs. ill-defined), clear Sense 11 clear (vs. cloudy) => bright, shining, shiny, sunshiny, sunny => cloudless, unclouded => fair => serene Sense 12 clean, clear => unqualified (vs. qualified) Sense 13 clear => perfect (vs. imperfect) Sense 14 clear => net (vs. gross), nett Sense 15 clear, decipherable, readable => legible (vs. illegible) Sense 16 absolved, clear, cleared, exculpated, exonerated, vindicated => innocent (vs. guilty), guiltless, clean-handed Sense 17 clear, percipient => discerning (vs. undiscerning) Sense 18 clear => unblemished (vs. blemished) Attributes of adj clear 2 of 18 senses of clear Sense 1 clear (vs. unclear) => clarity, lucidity, pellucidity, clearness, limpidity Sense 4 clear (vs. opaque) => clearness, clarity, uncloudedness Familiarity of adj clear clear used as an adjective is very familiar (polysemy count = 18) Grep of adj clear binuclear clear clear-cut clear-eyed clear-sighted clear-thinking cleared clearheaded crystal clear mononuclear nuclear thermonuclear trinuclear unclear Overview of adj clear The adj clear has 18 senses (first 9 from tagged texts) 1. (56) clear -- (clear to the mind; "a clear and present danger"; "a clear explanation"; "a clear case of murder"; "a clear indication that she was angry"; "gave us a clear idea of human nature) 2. (8) clear -- (free from confusion or doubt; "a complex problem requiring a clear head"; "not clear about what is expected of us") 3. (6) clear, open -- (affording free passage or view; "a clear view"; "a clear path to victory") 4. (4) clear -- (free from cloudiness; allowing light to pass through "clear water"; "clear plastic bags"; "clear glass"; "the air is clear and clean") 5. (3) clear -- (free from contact or proximity or connection; "we were clear of the danger"; "the ship was clear of the reef") 6. (1) clear -- (characterized by freedom from troubling thoughts; especially e.g. guilt; "a clear conscience"; "looked at her questioner with clear untroubled eyes") 7. (1) clean, clear, light, unclouded -- ((of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims; "efforts to obtain a clean bass in orchestral recordings"; "clear laughter like a waterfall"; "clear reds and blues"; "a light lilting voice like a silver bell") 8. (1) clear, unmortgaged -- ((especially of a title) "I have clear title to this property") 9. (1) clear, clean-cut, clear-cut -- (clear and distinct to the senses easily perceptible; "as clear as a whistle"; "clear footprints in the snow"; "the letter brought back a clear image of his grandfather"; "a spire clean-cut against the sky"; "a clear-cut pattern") 10. well-defined, clear -- (accurately stated or described; "a set of well-defined values") 11. clear -- ((meteorology) free from clouds or mist or haze; "on a clear day") 12. clean, clear -- (free of restrictions or qualifications; "a clean bill of health"; "a clear winner") 13. clear -- (free from flaw or blemish or impurity; "a clear perfect diamond") 14. clear -- (clear of charges or deductions; "a clear profit") 15. clear, decipherable, readable -- (easily deciphered) 16. absolved, clear, cleared, exculpated, exonerated, vindicated -- (freed from any question of guilt; "is absolved from all blame"; "was now clear of the charge of cowardice"; "his official honor is vindicated") 17. clear, percipient -- (characterized by ease and quickness in perceiving; "clear mind"; "a percipient author") 18. clear -- (of complexion; without such blemishes as e.g. acne; "the clear complexion of a healthy young woman")
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