clear
gb /klˈɪɹ/ us /klˈɪɹ/
világos, érthető, tiszta, áttekinthető, derült, átlátszó, eltakarít, leszedni az asztalt, megtisztít, tisztában van valamivel, bizonyos, biztos, világos valaki számára, engedélyez, jóváhagy, átenged
Patrón de uso:
[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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The map is clear.
A térkép jól áttekinthető.
Your voice is clear.
Tisztán hallatszik a hangod.
It is clear you are tired.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'clear' with 'clean' when talking about understanding. 'Clear' refers to being easy to understand, not free from dirt.
Significado
Easy to understand
Colocaciones
clear instructions
| clear message
| clear explanation
| perfectly clear
| make it clear
Sinónimos
obvious (Stronger implication that something is self-evident.)
Antónimos
unclear (Means not easy to understand or perceive.)
Temas
communication
| learning
| daily life
| education
| core_vocabulary
Definición
Easy to understand or see.
Easy to understand, perceive, or interpret; not confusing.
Patrón de uso:
[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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The water is clear.
A víz tiszta.
The sky is clear today.
Ma derült az ég.
Significado
Transparent or see-through
Colocaciones
clear glass
| clear water
| clear sky
Sinónimos
transparent (More formal and technical, especially for materials.)
Antónimos
cloudy (Not transparent; difficult to see through.)
Temas
nature
| weather
| vision
| science
| core_vocabulary
Definición
Easy to see through; not cloudy.
Free from cloudiness, mist, or obstruction; easy to see through.
Patrón de uso:
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
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.
Significado
Remove obstructions
Colocaciones
clear the table
| clear the road
| clear a path
Sinónimos
empty (Focuses on making something have nothing in it, not necessarily removing obstructions.)
Antónimos
block (To put something in the way so it cannot be used or passed.)
Temas
daily life
| work
| cleaning
| daily_life
| core_vocabulary
Definición
To take away things that block or fill a place.
To remove objects, obstacles, or unwanted items from a space or path.
Patrón de uso:
[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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
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.
Significado
Certain or sure about something
Colocaciones
clear idea
| clear mind
| clear understanding
Sinónimos
certain (More formal and definite in tone.)
Antónimos
unsure (Not certain or confident about something.)
Temas
emotions
| thinking
| core_vocabulary
Definición
Sure about what you think or feel; not confused.
Having no doubt or confusion about something in one's mind.
Patrón de uso:
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
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.
Significado
Give official permission after checks
Colocaciones
clear customs
| clear security
| cleared for takeoff
Sinónimos
authorize (More formal and bureaucratic in tone.)
Antónimos
deny (Refuse permission for something.)
Temas
law
| business
| work
Definición
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.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
clear
AFI
Sílabas y acento
clear (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (clear)
Formas de la palabra
Adjective
Base:
clear
Comparative:
clearer
Superlative:
clearest
Verb
Base:
clear
3rd Person Singular:
clears
Present Participle:
clearing
Past:
cleared
Familia de palabras
Forms
clears
verb
clearing
verb
cleared
verb
clearer
adjective
clearest
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
Expresiones
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.
Ejemplos
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.
Ejemplos
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.
Ejemplos
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.
Ejemplos
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.
Ejemplos
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.