[also more clear; most clear] 1 : very obvious : not causing or allowing doubt
▪ The show was a clear failure. [=it was clearly a failure; there is no doubt that the show was a failure] ▪ There are clear differences between the two candidates. ▪ She's the clear favorite to win the election. ▪ I'm not completely happy with the plan, but I see no clear alternative. ▪ He was the clear winner. ▪ It has become clear [=evident] to me that changes are necessary. ▪ She has made it abundantly/painfully/very clear that she does not support us. ▪ It's not clear how much longer we'll have to wait. ▪ She made (it) clear to me that she was unhappy. [=she told/showed me in a very definite way that she was unhappy] ▪ “Changes will have to be made.” “Yes, that's clear.” ▪ The sign said/read “Keep Out” as clear as day/daylight/anything. [=the sign very clearly said “Keep Out”] — sometimes used in spoken phrases that express anger ▪ I want this work finished by this afternoon. Do I make myself clear? [=do you understand me?] ▪ The work needs to be finished by this afternoon. Is that clear? ▪ Let's get one thing perfectly clear: I want this work finished by this afternoon. 2 : easily understood
▪ She's a clear writer. [=she writes clearly] ▪ Her writing has a clear style. ▪ a clear definition/explanation ▪ a clear message ▪ The instructions weren't very clear about when we were supposed to begin. ▪ (informal) The explanation was as clear as mud. [=extremely unclear] 3 a : free from doubt or confusion
▪ I think I have a clear understanding of the problem. ▪ Are you clear on/about what you need to do? [=do you understand what you need to do?] ▪ He has clear ideas about what he hopes to accomplish.
b : able to think in an accurate way without confusion
▪ She's a clear thinker. ▪ This job requires someone with a clear head. [=someone who can think clearly] — see also clearheaded 4 : easily seen : having small parts and details that can be easily seen and identified
▪ This picture is blurry, but that one is clear. ▪ Our TV has a beautifully clear picture/image. 5 : easily heard
▪ a very clear sound : easily heard and understood ▪ clear pronunciation ▪ The teacher has a very clear speaking voice. 6 : easily seen through
▪ clear [=transparent] glass ▪ a clear liquid ▪ a glass of cool, clear water ▪ clear plastic bags ▪ clear soup/broth ▪ clear air ▪ The water in the lake is crystal clear. = The water in the lake is (as) clear as crystal. 7 : not blocked by anything
▪ I had a clear view of the accident. [=I was able to see the accident clearly] ▪ The aisles must be kept clear during the show. [=no people or things can be in the aisles during the show] ▪ a clear path : not covered by anything ▪ You should keep your work area clear. — often + of ▪ You should keep your work area clear of clutter. ▪ Don't try to cross the street until it's clear of traffic. [=until there is no traffic on the street] — see also clear of (below), the coast is clear at ¹coast, clear sailing at sailing 8 of weather or the sky : not having any clouds, fog, etc.
▪ It was a beautifully clear, sunny day. ▪ a clear blue sky ▪ You can see thousands of stars on a clear night. 9 a : free of marks or spots
▪ an actress with beautifully/perfectly clear healthy skin
b : having a distinct and bright color
▪ She has clear blue eyes.
c medical : free of abnormal signs or symptoms
▪ After treatment, all his tests were clear. [=his tests did not show any problems] 10 : free from feelings of guilt or blame — used with conscience ▪ The accident wasn't my fault. My conscience is clear. = I have a clear conscience. ◊If your conscience is clear, you do not feel guilty because you do not believe that you have done anything wrong. 11 finance — used to describe the amount that remains after costs, taxes, etc., have been paid ▪ We made a clear [=net] profit of $500. 12 : not having any planned or scheduled activities
▪ Wednesday afternoon is clear [=free], so let's meet then. ▪ I like to keep my schedule clear on Friday afternoons.