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{ "term": "clear", "partOfSpeech": "adjective", "ox3000": true, "cefr": "a2", "definitions": [ { "senseNumber": 1, "definition": "easy to understand and not confusing", "sensetop": "clear about something", "cefr": "a2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "She gave me clear and precise directions." }, { "text": "Are these instructions clear enough?" }, { "text": "Your meaning needs to be clear." }, { "text": "You'll do as you're told—is that clear?" }, { "text": "She was **quite clear** about her reasons for leaving.", "contextForm": "clear about something" }, { "text": "This behaviour must stop—do I **make myself clear** *(= express myself clearly so there is no doubt about what I mean)*?" }, { "text": "I hope I **made it clear** to him that he was no longer welcome here." }, { "text": "Our policy on pensions is perfectly clear." }, { "text": "She has a clear, simple writing style." }, { "text": "Your meaning needs to be crystal clear." }, { "text": "This is a clear and concise practical guide." }, { "text": "a clear and unambiguous statement" }, { "text": "The plan is very clear and simple." }, { "text": "We have clear and consistent expectations for our students." }, { "text": "The figures will give a clearer picture of the financial benefits." }, { "text": "They made it absolutely clear that I was expected to help." } ], "collocations": { "verbs": ["be", "seem", "become"], "adverb": ["extremely", "fairly", "very"], "preposition": ["to"], "phrases": ["clear and concise"] } }, { "senseNumber": 2, "definition": "obvious and leaving no doubt at all", "sensetop": "it is clear to somebody (that)…clear what, how, whether, etc…", "cefr": "a2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "This is a clear case of fraud." }, { "text": "She won the election by a clear majority." }, { "text": "His height gives him a clear advantage." }, { "text": "a clear warning of the risks" }, { "text": "He left no **clear indication** of his wishes." }, { "text": "We must send a **clear message** to young people that cyberbullying will not be tolerated." }, { "text": "There is **clear evidence** that he was involved with the gang." }, { "text": "They made their intentions **abundantly clear**." }, { "text": "It was **quite clear** to me that she was lying.", "contextForm": "it is clear to somebody (that)…" }, { "text": "It is clear from the graph that sales have dropped sharply." }, { "text": "It is not clear what they want us to do.", "contextForm": "clear what, how, whether, etc…" }, { "text": "How he got there was not clear." }, { "text": "It was clear to us there was a problem." }, { "text": "It wasn't entirely clear whether she wanted us to help." }, { "text": "There is a clear and present danger to national security." }, { "text": "to give a clear sign that we value all students" }, { "text": "We need to make a clear distinction between private and public rooms." }, { "text": "The film is a clear example of Hitchcock's cleverness." }, { "text": "One clear winner stood out." }, { "text": "One thing is clear—she was not telling the truth." }, { "text": "The message of the play is clear." }, { "text": "It was immediately clear that she had been crying." }, { "text": "It was pretty clear that they didn't want me there." }, { "text": "It is becoming increasingly clear that consumers are interested in animal welfare." }, { "text": "It seems clear that her separation from the children caused her great distress." }, { "text": "You have to make your intentions crystal clear to them." } ], "collocations": { "verbs": ["be", "seem", "become"], "adverb": ["extremely", "fairly", "very"], "preposition": ["to"], "phrases": ["clear and concise"] } }, { "senseNumber": 3, "definition": "not confused; having no doubt", "sensetop": "clear about somethingclear on somethingclear what, how, whether, etc…", "cefr": "a2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "Are you clear about the arrangements for tomorrow?", "contextForm": "clear about something" }, { "text": "My memory is not clear on that point.", "contextForm": "clear on something" }, { "text": "I'm still not clear what the job involves.", "contextForm": "clear what, how, whether, etc…" }, { "text": "We need a **clear understanding** of the problems involved." }, { "text": "I'm still not clear whether she wants to come or not." }, { "text": "My memory isn't really clear on that point." }, { "text": "Everyone must be clear about their responsibilities." }, { "text": "She has a clear vision of the way things should go with the project." }, { "text": "Nobody had a clear idea of what was to come next." }, { "text": "We are very clear about what we want to accomplish." } ], "collocations": { "verbs": ["be"], "adverb": ["extremely", "fairly", "very"], "preposition": ["about", "on"] } }, { "senseNumber": 4, "definition": "thinking in a sensible and logical way, especially in a difficult situation", "cefr": "a2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "a clear thinker" }, { "text": "You'll need to **keep a clear head** for your interview." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 5, "definition": "easy to see or hear", "cefr": "a2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "The photo wasn't very clear." }, { "text": "The voice on the phone was clear and strong." }, { "text": "She was in Australia but I could hear her voice **as clear as a bell**." }, { "text": "The image was crisp and clear." }, { "text": "The colours in her paintings are very clear and bright." } ], "collocations": { "verbs": ["be", "look", "become"], "adverb": ["extremely", "fairly", "very"], "phrases": ["loud and clear"] } }, { "senseNumber": 6, "definition": "that you can see through; transparent", "cefr": "a2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "The water was so clear we could see the bottom of the lake." }, { "text": "clear glass" }, { "text": "a clear colourless liquid" }, { "text": "a sheet of clear cellophane" }, { "text": "The beach was perfect—white sand and clear blue water." }, { "text": "The water comes out of the spring crystal clear and totally pure." }, { "text": "Items must be carried in a clear plastic bag." }, { "text": "The water was fairly clear." }, { "text": "The chairs were made of clear plastic." } ], "collocations": { "verbs": ["be", "become"], "adverb": ["extremely", "fairly", "very"] } }, { "senseNumber": 7, "definition": "without cloud or mist", "cefr": "a2", "ox3000": true, "examples": [ { "text": "a **clear** blue **sky**" }, { "text": "On a clear day you can see France." }, { "text": "It's likely to be a clear night, with temperatures dropping to freezing." }, { "text": "The weather was bright and clear." }, { "text": "a crisp, clear autumn morning" }, { "text": "On a clear day, you can see the mountains in the distance." }, { "text": "clear night skies" } ], "topics": ["Weather"] }, { "senseNumber": 8, "definition": "without spots or marks", "examples": [ { "text": "clear skin" }, { "text": "a clear complexion" } ] }, { "senseNumber": 9, "definition": "bright and lively", "examples": [ { "text": "Her clear blue eyes sparkled." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 10, "definition": "free from things that are blocking the way or covering the surface of something", "sensetop": "clear (of something)", "examples": [ { "text": "The road was clear ahead." }, { "text": "All exits must be kept clear of baggage." }, { "text": "You won't get a clear view of the stage from here." }, { "text": "I always leave a clear desk at the end of the day." }, { "text": "Most roads are now clear of snow." }, { "text": "The roads are reasonably clear of snow." }, { "text": "Make sure you keep all gutters and drainpipes clear of leaves." } ], "collocations": { "verbs": ["be", "look", "seem"], "adverb": ["completely", "fairly", "pretty"], "preposition": ["of"] } }, { "senseNumber": 11, "definition": "if you have a clear conscience or your conscience is clear, you do not feel guilty", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": 12, "definition": "free from something that is unpleasant", "sensetop": "clear of something", "examples": [ { "text": "They were still not clear of all suspicion." }, { "text": "We are finally clear of debt." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 13, "definition": "not touching something; a distance away from something", "sensetop": "clear (of somebody/something)", "examples": [ { "text": "The plane climbed until it was clear of the clouds." }, { "text": "Make sure you park your car clear of the entrance." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 14, "definition": "whole or complete", "examples": [ { "text": "Allow three clear days for the letter to arrive." }, { "text": "You must give seven clear days’ notice of the meeting." } ] }, { "senseNumber": 15, "definition": "that remains when taxes, costs, etc. have been taken away", "examples": [ { "text": "They had made a clear profit of £2 000." } ], "synonyms": "net" }, { "senseNumber": 16, "definition": "produced with the central part of the tongue close to the top of the mouth. In many accents of (= ways of pronouncing) English, clear /l/ is used before a vowel, as in leave.", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to be simple and free from trouble", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "easy to see or understand", "examples": [] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "not clear at all; not easy to understand", "labels": "(informal, humorous)", "examples": [ { "text": "Oh well, that's all as clear as mud, then." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "a complete difference or division between two people or groups", "examples": [ { "text": "Voters want to see clear blue water between the main parties." }, { "text": "They failed to put clear blue water between themselves and their competitors." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "there is no danger of being seen or caught", "labels": "(informal)", "examples": [ { "text": "As soon as the coast was clear, he climbed in through the window." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to remain calm in a difficult situation", "examples": [ { "text": "She needed to keep a clear head if she was to remain in control." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to enable somebody to be successful in a particular area of activity because other people or groups have given up competing with them", "examples": [ { "text": "The complete disarray of the opposition parties leaves the field clear for the government to implement urgent reforms." } ], "topics": ["Success"] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "in a way that is very easy to understand", "examples": [ { "text": "The message is coming through loud and clear." } ] }, { "senseNumber": null, "definition": "to find that it is possible or convenient to do something", "examples": [ { "text": "Small builders cannot see their way clear to take on many trainees." } ] } ], "pronunciations": { "uk": [ { "pronunciation": "/klɪə(r)/", "audio": "cl/clear/clear__gb_1.mp3" } ], "us": [ { "pronunciation": "/klɪr/", "audio": "cl/clear/clear__us_1.mp3" } ] }, "wordOrigin": "Middle English: from Old French cler, from Latin clarus." }