clear

The word “clear” means transparent, or free of clouds, mist, or obstruction. In plain terms, easy to see, understand, or pass through — or, as a verb, to remove obstacles or lift suspicion.

“Clear” is pronounced KLEER (/ˈklɪɚ/ in IPA).

Here is “clear” used in a sentence: “The sky was clear and blue all afternoon.”

Depending on how it is used, “clear” can be an adjective and a verb.

The word “clear” comes from Latin. From Old French cler, from Latin clarus, "bright, clear, famous" — the same root as "clarity" and "declare.".

“Clear” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.

“Clear” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: transparent, or free of clouds, mist, or obstruction.

Transparent means you can see straight through something, like clean glass or water. Clear can mean exactly the same, but it is a broader everyday word that also describes air free of mist, a sky free of cloud, or a path free of obstruction. All transparent things are clear, but not all clear things are transparent.

Clear, or transparent, lets light and images pass through so you see a sharp view on the other side, like a window. Translucent lets light through but scatters it, so you see only a blur, like frosted glass or tracing paper. The difference is whether you can see through it distinctly.

It depends on the sense. For glass or water, the opposite is opaque, cloudy, or murky. For weather, the opposite of a clear sky is overcast or cloudy. In each case, 'clear' means light and vision pass freely, while its opposites block or muddy the view.