CLEAR
What does "CLEAR" mean?
Easy to perceive, understand, or see through; free from obstruction or cloudiness.
Meanings
- Transparent; allowing light through without distortion. The water was so clear you could see the pebbles below.
- Easy to understand or perceive; unambiguous. She gave clear instructions to the new staff.
- Free of obstacles, clouds, or anything blocking the way. The road ahead was clear for miles.
- To remove obstructions or unwanted things from a place. Please clear the table after dinner.
- To pass over or through without touching. The horse cleared the final fence.
Word origin
From Latin 'clarus' meaning bright, clear, or famous; into Old French 'cler' and then Middle English 'clere'.
Remember it
CLEAR has an EAR inside - when something is clear, you hear it plainly the first time.
A little poem
Cold morning, no cloud-
the mountain stands so clear it
looks close enough to touch.
haiku
Wordplay
- The fortune teller said my future was clear. I asked what that meant. She said, 'I literally can't see anything.'
What it teaches
Clarity is a gift you give others - it costs you the comfort of being vague.
Quick facts
What does CLEAR mean?
Easy to perceive, understand, or see through; free from obstruction or cloudiness.
Is CLEAR a valid word?
Yes — CLEAR is one of the answer words in Wordul, the daily word game.
How many letters is CLEAR?
CLEAR has 5 letters and 1 syllable.
Where does CLEAR come from?
From Latin 'clarus' meaning bright, clear, or famous; into Old French 'cler' and then Middle English 'clere'.
What can CLEAR teach us?
Clarity is a gift you give others - it costs you the comfort of being vague.
How players do
Be the first to solve it.