clear
gb/klˈɪɹ/ us/klˈɪɹ/
A2
English
~ 1300
világos, érthető, tiszta, áttekinthető, derült, átlátszó, eltakarít, leszedni az asztalt, megtisztít, tisztában van valamivel, bizonyos, biztos, világos valaki számára, engedélyez, jóváhagy, átenged
A2
1
Usage pattern:
[something] is clear
Her explanation was clear and concise.
A magyarázata világos és tömör volt.
The teacher gave clear instructions for the assignment.
A tanár világos útmutatást adott a feladathoz.
It’s clear that he is unhappy with the decision.
Learner examples
The map is clear.
A térkép jól áttekinthető.
Your voice is clear.
Tisztán hallatszik a hangod.
It is clear you are tired.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'clear' with 'clean' when talking about understanding. 'Clear' refers to being easy to understand, not free from dirt.
Meaning
Easy to understand
Collocations
clear instructions
|clear message
|clear explanation
|perfectly clear
|make it clear
Synonyms
obvious (Stronger implication that something is self-evident.)
Antonyms
unclear (Means not easy to understand or perceive.)
Themes
communication
|learning
|daily life
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Easy to understand or see.
Easy to understand, perceive, or interpret; not confusing.
A2
2
Usage pattern:
[something] is clear
The lake water was so clear that you could see the fish.
A tó vize olyan tiszta volt, hogy látni lehetett a halakat.
The sky was clear and blue.
Az ég derült és kék volt.
Use a clear container so you can see what's inside.
Learner examples
The water is clear.
A víz tiszta.
The sky is clear today.
Ma derült az ég.
I have a clear bottle.
Meaning
Transparent or see-through
Collocations
clear glass
|clear water
|clear sky
Synonyms
transparent (More formal and technical, especially for materials.)
Antonyms
cloudy (Not transparent; difficult to see through.)
Themes
nature
|weather
|vision
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Easy to see through; not cloudy.
Free from cloudiness, mist, or obstruction; easy to see through.
VERB
A2
3
Usage pattern:
to clear [something] of [something]
Please clear the table after dinner.
Kérlek, vacsora után szedd le az asztalt.
Workers are clearing debris from the road.
A munkások törmeléket takarítanak el az útról.
We need to clear a path through the snow.
Learner examples
Clear your desk before you leave.
Indulás előtt rakj rendet az íróasztalodon.
They cleared the road after the storm.
A vihar után megtisztították az utat.
I will clear the table.
Meaning
Remove obstructions
Collocations
clear the table
|clear the road
|clear a path
Synonyms
empty (Focuses on making something have nothing in it, not necessarily removing obstructions.)
Antonyms
block (To put something in the way so it cannot be used or passed.)
Themes
daily life
|work
|cleaning
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To take away things that block or fill a place.
To remove objects, obstacles, or unwanted items from a space or path.
B1
4
Usage pattern:
[someone] is clear about [something]
I’m clear about what needs to be done.
Tisztában vagyok azzal, hogy mit kell tenni.
She made sure everyone was clear on the rules.
Meggyőződött róla, hogy mindenki tisztában van a szabályokkal.
He isn’t clear on the details yet.
Learner examples
I am clear about my job.
Tisztában vagyok a feladatommal.
She is clear about the plan.
Tisztában van a tervvel.
He is not clear on this point.
Meaning
Certain or sure about something
Collocations
clear idea
|clear mind
|clear understanding
Synonyms
certain (More formal and definite in tone.)
Antonyms
unsure (Not certain or confident about something.)
Themes
emotions
|thinking
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Sure about what you think or feel; not confused.
Having no doubt or confusion about something in one's mind.
VERB
B2
5
Usage pattern:
to clear [someone/something] for [activity]
The plane was cleared for takeoff.
A repülőgép engedélyt kapott a felszállásra.
She was cleared by security to enter the building.
A biztonságiak engedélyezték, hogy belépjen az épületbe.
The shipment cleared customs without problems.
Learner examples
The doctor cleared me to play sports.
Az orvos engedélyezte, hogy sportoljak.
We cleared customs quickly.
Gyorsan átjutottunk a vámvizsgálaton.
The pilot cleared us for landing.
Meaning
Give official permission after checks
Collocations
clear customs
|clear security
|cleared for takeoff
Synonyms
authorize (More formal and bureaucratic in tone.)
Antonyms
deny (Refuse permission for something.)
Themes
law
|business
|work
Definition
To say officially that someone can do something after checking them.
To give official approval for someone or something to proceed after necessary checks or requirements are met.
Grammar
Dictionary form
clear
IPA
GB/klˈɪɹ/
US/klˈɪɹ/
Syllables & stress
clear (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (clear)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: clear
- Comparative: clearer
- Superlative: clearest
Verb
- Base: clear
- 3rd Person Singular: clears
- Present Participle: clearing
- Past: cleared
Word family
Expressions
clear out
1/klˈɪɹ ˈaʊt/
phrasal verb
Remove all things or leave quickly
To take everything out of a place, or to leave a place quickly and completely.
Examples
- We need to clear out the garage this weekend.
- The police told everyone to clear out of the building.
clear up
1/klˈɪɹ ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
Tidy or resolve confusion
To make a place clean and tidy by removing things, or to explain something so people understand it.
Examples
- Let’s clear up the living room before guests arrive.
- The teacher cleared up the misunderstanding.
in the clear
1/ˈɪn ðə klˈɪɹ/
idiom
Free from suspicion or danger
Not in trouble anymore; no longer suspected of doing something wrong or in danger.
Examples
- The police found the real thief, so now she’s in the clear.
- After the medical tests, he was in the clear.
crystal clear
1/kɹˈɪstəl klˈɪɹ/
fixed phrase
Perfectly transparent or obvious
Very easy to see through or very easy to understand.
Examples
- Her instructions were crystal clear.
- The instructions were crystal clear, so everyone knew what to do.
- The water in the bay was crystal clear.
- On a sunny day, the sea here is crystal clear.
make it clear
1/mˈeɪk ˈɪt klˈɪɹ/
fixed phrase
Explain something so it’s understood
To say or show something in a way that people can easily understand.
Examples
- Please make it clear what you expect from us.
- I want to make it clear that we will not accept late work.
- He made it clear that he was not interested in selling the house.
- He made it clear that he was not interested in selling the car.