Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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clear | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
clean | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
clear (noun) | clean (noun) |
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a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water | a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then jerked overhead |
the state of being free of suspicion |
clear (adjective) | clean (adjective) |
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readily apparent to the mind | free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits |
allowing light to pass through | (of behavior or especially language) free from objectionable elements; fit for all observers |
free from clouds or mist or haze | not spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination |
accurately stated or described | ritually clean or pure |
free from confusion or doubt | free from clumsiness; precisely or deftly executed |
characterized by ease and quickness in perceiving | free from sepsis or infection |
clear and distinct to the senses; easily perceptible | thorough and without qualification |
freed from any question of guilt | without difficulties or problems |
easily deciphered | (of a surface) not written or printed on |
clear of charges or deductions | exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play |
free from flaw or blemish or impurity | (of a manuscript) having few alterations or corrections |
(especially of a title) free from any encumbrance or limitation that presents a question of fact or law | morally pure |
affording free passage or view | (of a record) having no marks of discredit or offense |
free of restrictions or qualifications | free from impurities |
characterized by freedom from troubling thoughts (especially guilt) | free of drugs |
(of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims | not carrying concealed weapons |
free from contact or proximity or connection | free of restrictions or qualifications |
(of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims |
clear (verb) | clean (verb) |
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remove | clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing |
rid of obstructions | remove unwanted substances from |
make clear, bright, light, or translucent | remove unwanted substances from, such as feathers or pits |
free (the throat) by making a rasping sound | remove shells or husks from |
make a way or path by removing objects | make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from |
remove the occupants of | clean and tidy up the house |
remove (people) from a building | remove while making clean |
rid of instructions or data | remove all contents or possession from, or empty completely |
make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear | deprive wholly of money in a gambling game, robbery, etc. |
pronounce not guilty of criminal charges | be cleanable |
grant authorization or clearance for | |
settle, as of a debt | |
pass by, over, or under without making contact | |
pass an inspection or receive authorization | |
go away or disappear | |
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages | |
yield as a net profit | |
make as a net profit | |
be debited and credited to the proper bank accounts | |
sell to get rid of | |
clear from impurities, blemishes, pollution, etc. | |
free from payment of customs duties, as of a shipment | |
go unchallenged; be approved | |
become clear |
clear (adverb) | clean (adverb) |
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in an easily perceptible manner | in conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating |
entirely | completely; used as intensifiers |