Easy to perceive, understand, or interpret

• - the voice on the telephone was clear and strong

• - clear and precise directions

• - her handwriting was clear

• - am I making myself clear?

Leaving no doubt; obvious or unambiguous

• - it was clear that they were in a trap

• - a clear case of poisoning

Having or feeling no doubt or confusion

• - every student must be clear about what is expected

Free of anything that marks or darkens something, in particular

(of a substance) Transparent

• - the clear glass of the French windows

• - a stream of clear water

Free of cloud, mist, or rain

• - the day was fine and clear

(of a person's skin) Free from blemishes

(of a person's eyes) Unclouded; shining

• - I looked into her clear gray eyes

(of a color) Pure and intense

• - clear blue delphiniums

(of a fire) Burning with little smoke

• - a bright, clear flame

Free of any obstructions or unwanted objects

• - with a clear road ahead, he shifted into high gear

• - I had a clear view in both directions

• - his desktop was almost clear

(of a period of time) Free of any appointments or commitments

• - the following Saturday Mattie had a clear day

(of a person) Free of something undesirable or unpleasant

• - after 18 months of treatment he was clear of TB

(of a person's mind) Free of something that impairs logical thought

• - in the morning, with a clear head, she would tackle all her problems

(of a person's conscience) Free of guilt

Not touching; away from

• - the truck was wedged in the ditch, one wheel clear of the ground

(of a sum of money) Net

• - a clear profit of $1,100

Denoting a palatalized form of l (as in salad or willing) in some southern US accents or as in leaf in Irish accents