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clear vs purge

purge vs clear

clear and purge both are nouns.

clear is an adjective but purge is not an adjective.

clear and purge both are verbs.

clear is an adverb but purge is not an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
clear Yes Yes Yes Yes
purge Yes No Yes No
As verbs, purge is a hyponym of clear; that is, purge is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than clear:
  • clear: pronounce not guilty of criminal charges
  • purge: clear of a charge
Other hyponyms of clear include vindicate, whitewash.
clear (noun) purge (noun)
a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water an act of removing by cleansing; ridding of sediment or other undesired elements
the state of being free of suspicion the act of clearing yourself (or another) from some stigma or charge
an abrupt or sudden removal of a person or group from an organization or place
clear (adjective) purge (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) purge (verb)
remove excrete or evacuate (someone's bowels or body)
rid of obstructions eject the contents of the stomach through the mouth
make clear, bright, light, or translucent rid of impurities
free (the throat) by making a rasping sound rinse, clean, or empty with a liquid
make a way or path by removing objects make pure or free from sin or guilt
remove the occupants of clear of a charge
remove (people) from a building oust politically
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) purge (adverb)
in an easily perceptible manner
entirely
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