clear

Sense 1 noun

the state of being free of suspicion

investigation showed that he was in the clear

Sense 2 verb

rid of obstructions

Clear your desk

Sense 3 adjective

readily apparent to the mind

a clear and present danger

Sense 4 adverb

completely

read the book clear to the end

Sense 5 noun

a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water

finally broke out of the forest into the open

Sense 6 verb

make a way or path by removing objects

Clear a path through the dense forest

Sense 7 adjective

free from confusion or doubt

a complex problem requiring a clear head

Sense 8 adverb

in an easily perceptible manner

could be seen clearly under the microscope

Sense 9 verb

become clear

The sky cleared after the storm

Sense 10 adjective

affording free passage or view

a clear view

Sense 11 verb

grant authorization or clearance for

Clear the manuscript for publication

Sense 12 adjective

allowing light to pass through

clear water

Sense 13 verb

remove

clear the leaves from the lawn

Sense 14 verb

go unchallenged; be approved

The bill cleared the House

Sense 15 adjective

characterized by freedom from troubling thoughts (especially guilt)

a clear conscience

Sense 16 verb

be debited and credited to the proper bank accounts

The check will clear within 2 business days

Sense 17 adjective

(of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims

efforts to obtain a clean bass in orchestral recordings

Sense 18 verb

go away or disappear

The fog cleared in the afternoon

Sense 19 adjective

(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

Sense 20 verb

pass by, over, or under without making contact

the balloon cleared the tree tops

Sense 21 adjective

clear and distinct to the senses; easily perceptible

as clear as a whistle

Sense 22 verb

make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear

Could you clarify these remarks?

Sense 23 adjective

accurately stated or described

a set of well-defined values

Sense 24 verb

free from payment of customs duties, as of a shipment

Clear the ship and let it dock

Sense 25 adjective

free from clouds or mist or haze

on a clear day

Sense 26 verb

clear from impurities, blemishes, pollution, etc.

clear the water before it can be drunk

Sense 27 adjective

free of restrictions or qualifications

a clean bill of health

Sense 28 verb

yield as a net profit

This sale netted me $1 million

Sense 29 adjective

free from flaw or blemish or impurity

a clear perfect diamond

Sense 30 verb

make as a net profit

The company cleared $1 million

Sense 31 adjective

clear of charges or deductions

a clear profit

Sense 32 verb

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

How much do you make a month in your new job?

Sense 33 adjective

easily deciphered

Sense 34 verb

sell

We cleared a lot of the old model cars

Sense 35 adjective

freed from any question of guilt

is absolved from all blame

Sense 36 verb

pass an inspection or receive authorization

clear customs

Sense 37 adjective

characterized by ease and quickness in perceiving

clear mind

Sense 38 verb

pronounce not guilty of criminal charges

The suspect was cleared of the murder charges

Sense 39 verb

settle, as of a debt

clear a debt

Sense 40 verb

make clear, bright, light, or translucent

The water had to be cleared through filtering

Sense 41 verb

rid of instructions or data

clear a memory buffer

Sense 42 verb

remove (people) from a building

clear the patrons from the theater after the bomb threat

Sense 43 verb

remove the occupants of

Clear the building

Sense 44 verb

free (the throat) by making a rasping sound

Clear the throat