clear

Examples

• All

• The government is asserting its clear juridical title to the companies.

  Academic text (1990)

• But there is a clear property line.

• Maybe it needs a little work but this says he does not own the picture, free and clear.

  Pete Smalls Is Dead (2010)

• Mr. Miller and his wife own property free and clear of $65,000.

  Mountain Top (2017)

• The target company should also ensure that all of its patents are properly owned with clear title.

  Academic text (2011)

• One of the most crucial conditions for international cooperation is the existence of a clear legal framework establishing property rights.

  Academic text (2003)

• You can take out a loan on the house because it is free and clear of any liens.

• The property was inherited by her, and now it is clear for her to build on.

• After settling the debts, the business was clear of financial obligations and ready for new investments.

Synonyms

F

free

vsclear

815 1.0

Not containing something unwanted

refers specifically to freedom from legal, financial, or other formal claims

C

clean

vsclear

358 1.0

Without problems or faults

focuses specifically on freedom from legal or financial claims

U

unmortgaged

vsclear

• Specialized

1 8.1

Property not used as security for a loan and free of any claim

is broader, applying to freedom from various legal or financial restrictions

Antonyms

R

restricted

149 3.9

Limited so only certain people can see or use it

E

encumbered

3 7.1

Not able to move easily because of heavy things or too many duties

Idioms

I

in the clear

• Informal

41 4.4

Not in danger, trouble, or under suspicion

T

the coast is clear

• Informal

20 3.2

Safe to go because no one is watching

C

clear and to the point

1 3.7

Easy to understand without extra details

S

to see one's way clear

• Informal

8.0

Decide you can do something after problems are solved

Compounds

A

all clear

• Formal

79 3.2

A signal like a siren or announcement that tells people it is safe after an emergency

C

clear-cut

45 4.2

Easy to see and understand

C

crystal clear

• Informal

41 2.5

Very easy to understand or hear

C

clear sign

16 1.3

An obvious thing that shows something is true

C

crystal clear

14 3.1

Completely see-through so you can easily see inside

C

clear statement

13 2.1

A message that clearly shows someone's opinion or decision and is easy to understand

C

clear and present danger

• Formal

10 7.6

A legal rule that allows stopping speech when it poses a serious, obvious threat to public safety

C

clear communication

4 2.5

An exchange of information that people understand easily

C

clear sailing

• Informal

2 3.5

A time when things move forward easily and without problems

C

clear-air turbulence

• Specialized

1 8.4

Sudden strong air movement in clear sky that shakes airplanes

C

clear blue sea

1 1.2

A calm part of the ocean that has very clear blue water

C

clear liquid diet

• Specialized

1 3.7

Only clear drinks and foods like broth, juice or gelatin for medical reasons

C

clear-cutting

• Specialized

1 5.2

Cutting down all the trees in an area at once

C

clear-eyed analysis

1 6.0

An honest, fair look at the facts

C

clear glaze

• Specialized

1 4.1

A clear, thin layer put on wood or other surfaces to protect them and make them look shiny

C

clear alignment

1 3.9

A clear agreement with an idea, policy, or group

C

clear battle line

1 5.4

A clear division between two groups that shows who supports each side in a dispute

How Free

unencumbered

11 6.8

clear

• Specialized

14 4.0

restricted

149 3.9

Surface Forms

Etymology