clear

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   in an easily perceptible manner

   could be seen clearly under the microscope

2. 2
   adv

   completely

   read the book clear to the end

3. 3
   adj

   readily apparent to the mind

   a clear and present danger

4. 4
   adj

   allowing light to pass through

   clear water

5. 5
   adj

   free from confusion or doubt

   a complex problem requiring a clear head

6. 6
   adj

   free from clouds or mist or haze

   on a clear day

7. 7
   adj

   characterized by ease and quickness in perceiving

   clear mind

8. 8
   adj

   (especially of a title) free from any encumbrance or limitation that presents a question of fact or law

   I have clear title to this property

Etymology

From Middle English clere, from Anglo-Norman cler, from Old French cler (Modern French clair), from Latin clarus. Displaced native Middle English schir (“clear, pure”) (from Old English scīr (“clear, bright”)), Middle English skere (“clear, sheer”) (from Old English scǣre and Old Norse skǣr (“sheer, clear, pure”)), Middle English smolt (“clear (of mind), serene”) (from Old English smolt (“peaceful, serene”)). Cognate with Danish klar, Dutch klaar, French clair, German klar, Italian chiaro, Norwegian klar, Portuguese claro, Romanian clar, Spanish claro, and Swedish klar.