clear in Bengali বাংলা
clear in English
- clear⇄adj. 1a. not cloudy, misty, or hazy; bright; light.
Ex. a clear day. A clear sky is free of clouds.
b. bright, lustrous; shining.
Ex. clear eyes.
c. serene; calm.
Ex. His brow grew clear as the blue sky above him (Bulwer-L - clear⇄adv. 1. in a clear manner.
2. completely; entirely.
Ex. The bullet went clear through the door. He climbed clear to the top. - clear⇄clear, adjective, verb, adverb, noun.
- clear⇄expr. clear away,
a. to remove to leave a space clear.
Ex. He cleared away the snow with a shovel.
b. to disappear; go away.
Ex. The fog cleared away.
c. to clear dishes from a table.
Ex. They cleared away the lunch - clear⇄expr. clear inwards (or in), (of a ship) to comply with port rules and be free to discharge cargo.
Ex. The merchant ship began to unload as soon as it finished clearing inwards. - clear⇄expr. clear off,
a. to remove something; clear away.
Ex. to clear off the dust from the furniture.
b. to be off; leave a place clear.
Ex. On the sixth it cleared off, and the sun came out bright (Richard H. Dana). He asked the n - clear⇄expr. clear out,
a. to make clear by throwing out or emptying.
Ex. He cleared out his closet. A considerable ejection of ashes occurred, which cleared out the crater (John Phillips).
b. (Informal.) to go away; leave.
Ex. The aud - clear⇄expr. clear outwards, clear out (def. c).
- clear⇄expr. clear the air. See under air (1).
- clear⇄expr. clear up,
a. to make clear.
Ex. You can clear up this mixture by passing it through a filter of carbon.
b. to become clear.
Ex. Stay indoors until the weather clears up.
c. to put in order by clearing.
Ex. to - clear⇄expr. in the clear,
a. between the outside parts; in interior measurement.
Ex. a house thirty feet long, and twenty broad, in the clear.
b. (Figurative.) free of guilt, blame, or suspicion; innocent.
Ex. The testimony of the wit - clear⇄noun clearness.
- clear⇄noun 1. a clear space.
2. (Badminton.) a stroke that sends the shuttle in a high arc over the opponent's head so that it will fall into the court behind him.
3. a flour just below the best quality flour and somewhat darker in color. It is u - clear⇄v.i. 1. to become clear or bright.
Ex. It rained and then it cleared. So foul a sky clears not without a storm (Shakespeare).
2. of a ship:
a. to meet all requirements by port authorities on entering or leaving a port.
b. to le - clear⇄v.t. 1a. to make clean and free; get clear; make open.
Ex. to clear the streets of traffic, to clear a room of people. The pioneer cleared the land of trees. He cleared his throat and began to speak.
b. to free from entangling contact; untan
clear in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
clear in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
clear in Kashmiri कॉशुर
clear in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
clear
Part of Speech
Adjective, Verb, Adverb
Pronunciation
/klɪr/
Definitions
- (adjective) Free from cloudiness, haze, or obstruction.
- (adjective) Easily understood and unambiguous.
- (adjective) Certain, definite, or obvious.
- (verb) To remove obstructions or unwanted items.
- (verb) To go away or become free of something.
- (adverb) Completely; without doubt.
Usage Examples
- The sky was clear and blue.
- She gave a clear explanation of the rules.
- It is clear that we need to act now.
- Please clear the table after dinner.
- The pain cleared after taking medicine.
Etymology
From Middle English "cler," from Old French "cler," from Latin "clarus" meaning "bright, distinct, clear."
Synonyms
- Transparent
- Lucid
- Obvious
- Pellucid
- Unambiguous
Antonyms
- Cloudy
- Obscure
- Ambiguous
- Confusing
- Uncertain
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | claro | klah-roh |
| French | clair | klehr |
| German | klar | klahr |
| Italian | chiaro | kee-ah-roh |
| Portuguese | claro | klah-roo |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 清楚 | qīng chǔ |
| Japanese | 明確な | meikaku na |
| Korean | 명확한 | myeonghwakhan |
| Russian | ясный | yasniy |
| Arabic | واضح | wadiḥ |
| Hindi | स्पष्ट | spasht |
| Bengali | পরিষ্কার | porishkar |
| Tamil | தெளிவான | thelivaana |
| Telugu | స్పష్టమైన | spashtamaina |
| Marathi | सुस्पष्ट | suspashṭa |
| Gujarati | સ્પષ્ટ | spashta |
| Punjabi | ਸਪਸ਼ਟ | sapashṭa |
| Malayalam | സ്പഷ്ടമായ | spashtamaya |
| Kannada | ಸ್ಪಷ್ಟ | spashta |
| Urdu | واضح | wazih |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- American English: /klɪr/
- British English: /klɪə/
- Australian English: /klɪə/
Historical Usage
The word "clear" has been used since Middle English times to refer to transparency and understandability. Over time, it has expanded to denote certainty and removal of obstacles.
Cultural Nuances
In different cultures, "clear" can symbolize purity, enlightenment, or decisiveness. In business, "clear communication" is essential for effective collaboration.
More Information
"Clear" is a fundamental word in multiple contexts, including clarity of vision, speech, decisions, and physical transparency. It is commonly used in legal, scientific, and artistic domains.