clearly
gb/klˈɪɹli/ us/klˈɪɹli/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 700
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
adverb
A2
property
1
In an understandable way
In a way that is easy to see or understand.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to [verb] clearly
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'clearly' with 'surely'. 'Clearly' refers to clarity or understanding; 'surely' expresses certainty.
Συνώνυμα
plainly (Slightly less formal and often used in spoken English.)
Αντώνυμα
unclearly (Indicates that something is hard to see, hear, or understand.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
explain clearly
|see clearly
|speak clearly
|understand clearly
Θέματα
communication
|learning
|daily life
|education
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- She explained the rules clearly so everyone could follow.
- I can see the mountains clearly from here.
- The teacher spoke slowly and clearly during the lesson.
- The instructions were clearly written on the package.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- Please speak clearly so I can hear you.
- I can see the road clearly now.
- He wrote his name clearly on the paper.
- She told us clearly what to do.
adverb
B1
property
2
Without doubt or confusion
Used to show that something is very obvious or certain.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may overuse 'clearly' for emphasis in formal writing, where more neutral phrasing might be preferred.
Συνώνυμα
obviously (Very close in meaning, but can sound more casual or even sarcastic in some contexts.)
Αντώνυμα
doubtfully (Suggests uncertainty or lack of clarity about truth.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
clearly wrong
|clearly true
|clearly better
|clearly unfair
Θέματα
opinions
|logic
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- He is clearly the most qualified candidate for the job.
- The plan was clearly not working.
- You are clearly upset about something.
- This is clearly a mistake.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- She is clearly happy today.
- This answer is clearly wrong.
- He is clearly the best player on the team.
- It is clearly raining outside.
adverb
A2
property
3
Without visual obstruction
So that you can see something without anything blocking your view.
Συνώνυμα
visibly (Focuses on being able to be seen, not necessarily free of obstruction.)
Αντώνυμα
blurrily (Describes vision or perception that is not sharp or clear.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
see clearly
|view clearly
|look clearly
Θέματα
vision
|environment
|space
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- Through the clean window, we could see the garden clearly.
- I can’t see the sign clearly because of the fog.
- The photograph shows her face clearly.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I can see the stars clearly tonight.
- He looked at me clearly.
- We saw the city clearly from the hill.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
clearly
IPA
GB/klˈɪɹli/
US/klˈɪɹli/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
clearly (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (clearly)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: clearly
- Plural: clearlies
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Εκφράσεις
clear as day
1/klˈɪɹ ˈæz dˈeɪ/
idiom
informal
Very obvious or easy to understand
Very easy to see or understand.
Παραδείγματα
- It was clear as day that she was lying.
- The answer is clear as day once you think about it.
to be clear
1/tə bˈi klˈɪɹ/
fixed phrase
Make sure something is understood correctly
Used before saying something again in a different way, so people understand exactly what you mean.
Παραδείγματα
- To be clear, we are meeting at 10 a.m., not 11.
- I’m not angry, to be clear—just disappointed.
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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.