to clear
839
1.5
- verb
- /klɪr/
- As a result, a large percentage of bottomland area has been cleared for agriculture.
- clear away
- clear the road
- clear the streets
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Watch on YouTubeBy doing that, you clear a pathway to healing.
- By doing that, you clear a pathway to healing.
- Think of yourself just clearing, clearing out all of that space.
- And then when the smoke clears, it's the same old, same old.
- It really helps clear the space and clear the energy.
- But we were able to clear those guys out or kill them.
- Well, we know that systems in the brain already clear those proteins, OK?
- And now it says blackhead clearing, green tea scrub clears blackheads and calms redness.
- How long would it take to clear that whole area?
- All right, let's see if it clears that it does.
Examples
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The crew worked hard to clear the debris from the road after the storm.
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The surge has succeeded in clearing Taliban forces from Kandahar and Helmand provinces.
Academic text (2012) -
So she does that and then I go, can we clear the area, please?
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How long would it take to clear that whole area?
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Now, take your people and clear out.
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Gentlemen, let's clear the room.
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I think the best thing for everybody to do right now is just-- just clear outta here.
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If necessary, U.S. troops should become available to clear and hold key terrain.
Academic text (2015) -
Fan out to your designated positions, clear the immediate area, then move on to the next position.
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Many hurdles need to be cleared before a printed organ can be implanted into a human patient.
Academic text (2012)
Synonyms
769
3.4
Remove or kill something completely so it is gone
213
1.0
To remove everything from a container or place
210
1.0
To empty something completely
194
3.1
Remove all things from a place so it becomes empty
185
3.2
Empty a place or container by removing everything inside
59
4.5
Force unwanted people or things out of a place, often using water
52
1.0
To remove dirt or mud from a surface
43
3.8
To get rid of something completely so it no longer exists
25
1.8
To take things away from a place to make it tidy
24
3.0
Remove things from a surface to make it empty or clean
19
1.6
Remove marks, writing, or digital files so they are no longer visible
12
4.3
To check and remove people or things that are not wanted
10
2.2
To remove dirt or leaves from a place using a broom
5
1.0
To remove something unwanted from a place or person
5
5.8
To make a place empty by removing all people or things
1
7.4
To clear a blocked nose or ear so air can move
1
4.1
To remove things you do not need to make a place tidy and easier to use
1
5.2
To make a place less crowded by removing things that block it
1
5.8
To make something clear by removing clouds or confusion
Antonyms
Idioms
Phrasal Verbs
- Informal
38
4.0
To stay away from people and things that may cause trouble or harm
- Informal
25
4.1
Help people stop feeling angry or worried by talking about the problem
- Informal
5
5.7
Finish current tasks and remove problems to prepare for something new
- Texting
1
3.0
Deal with all the emails in your inbox so it is empty or easy to handle
Compounds
- Formal
79
3.2
A signal like a siren or announcement that tells people it is safe after an emergency
13
2.1
A message that clearly shows someone's opinion or decision and is easy to understand
- Formal
10
7.6
A legal rule that allows stopping speech when it poses a serious, obvious threat to public safety
- Specialized
1
8.4
Sudden strong air movement in clear sky that shakes airplanes
- Specialized
1
3.7
Only clear drinks and foods like broth, juice or gelatin for medical reasons
- Specialized
1
4.1
A clear, thin layer put on wood or other surfaces to protect them and make them look shiny
1
5.4
A clear division between two groups that shows who supports each side in a dispute
How Empty
Surface Forms
Etymology
To clear (verb) is to make a space free and open, and this comes from the same idea in Latin clarus of making something bright and visible, so to clear is to remove things that block the way.