clearer Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective readily apparent to the mind
    clear.
    • a clear and present danger
    • a clear explanation
    • a clear case of murder
    • a clear indication that she was angry
    • gave us a clear idea of human nature
  2. adjective satellite free from confusion or doubt
    clear.
    • a complex problem requiring a clear head
    • not clear about what is expected of us
  3. adjective satellite affording free passage or view
    clear; open.
    • a clear view
    • a clear path to victory
    • open waters
    • the open countryside
  4. adjective allowing light to pass through
    clear.
    • clear water
    • clear plastic bags
    • clear glass
    • the air is clear and clean
  5. adjective satellite free from contact or proximity or connection
    clear.
    • we were clear of the danger
    • the ship was clear of the reef
  6. adjective satellite characterized by freedom from troubling thoughts (especially guilt)
    clear.
    • a clear conscience
    • regarded her questioner with clear untroubled eyes
  7. adjective satellite (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims
    light; clear; unclouded; clean.
    • efforts to obtain a clean bass in orchestral recordings
    • clear laughter like a waterfall
    • clear reds and blues
    • a light lilting voice like a silver bell
  8. adjective satellite (especially of a title) free from any encumbrance or limitation that presents a question of fact or law
    clear; unmortgaged.
    • I have clear title to this property
  9. adjective satellite clear and distinct to the senses; easily perceptible
    clear-cut; clear; clean-cut.
    • as clear as a whistle
    • clear footprints in the snow
    • the letter brought back a clear image of his grandfather
    • a spire clean-cut against the sky
    • a clear-cut pattern
  10. adjective accurately stated or described
    clear; well-defined.
    • a set of well-defined values
  11. adjective free from clouds or mist or haze
    clear.
    • on a clear day
  12. adjective satellite free of restrictions or qualifications
    clear; clean.
    • a clean bill of health
    • a clear winner
  13. adjective satellite free from flaw or blemish or impurity
    clear.
    • a clear perfect diamond
    • the clear complexion of a healthy young woman
  14. adjective satellite clear of charges or deductions
    clear.
    • a clear profit
  15. adjective satellite easily deciphered
    readable; clear; decipherable.
  16. adjective satellite freed from any question of guilt
    vindicated; clear; exonerated; absolved; exculpated; cleared.
    • is absolved from all blame
    • was now clear of the charge of cowardice
    • his official honor is vindicated
  17. adjective satellite characterized by ease and quickness in perceiving
    percipient; clear.
    • clear mind
    • a percipient author

WordNet


Clear"er noun
Definitions
  1. One who, or that which, clears.
    Gold is a wonderful clearer of the understanding. Addison.
  2. (Naut.) A tool of which the hemp for lines and twines, used by sailmakers, is finished.

Webster 1913