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clear vs let

let vs clear

clear and let both are nouns.

clear is an adjective but let is not an adjective.

clear and let both are verbs.

clear is an adverb but let is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
clear Yes Yes Yes Yes
let Yes No Yes No
As verbs, let is a hypernym of clear; that is, let is a word with a broader meaning than clear:
  • clear: grant authorization or clearance for
  • let: consent to, give permission; permit
Other hypernyms of clear include allow, countenance, permit.
clear (noun) let (noun)
a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water a serve that strikes the net before falling into the receiver's court; the ball must be served again
the state of being free of suspicion
clear (adjective) let (adjective)
readily apparent to the mind
allowing light to pass through
free from clouds or mist or haze
accurately stated or described
free from confusion or doubt
characterized by ease and quickness in perceiving
clear and distinct to the senses; easily perceptible
freed from any question of guilt
easily deciphered
clear of charges or deductions
free from flaw or blemish or impurity
(especially of a title) free from any encumbrance or limitation that presents a question of fact or law
affording free passage or view
free of restrictions or qualifications
characterized by freedom from troubling thoughts (especially guilt)
(of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims
free from contact or proximity or connection
clear (verb) let (verb)
remove leave unchanged
rid of obstructions cause to move; cause to be in a certain position or condition
make clear, bright, light, or translucent actively cause something to happen
free (the throat) by making a rasping sound consent to, give permission; permit
make a way or path by removing objects grant use or occupation of under a term of contract
remove the occupants of make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
remove (people) from a building
rid of instructions or data
make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear
pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
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) let (adverb)
in an easily perceptible manner
entirely
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