clearly
gb/klˈɪɹli/ us/klˈɪɹli/
A2
英語
~ 700
語義
0件の語義
adverb
A2
property
1
In an understandable way
In a way that is easy to see or understand.
用法パターン：
to [verb] clearly
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'clearly' with 'surely'. 'Clearly' refers to clarity or understanding; 'surely' expresses certainty.
類義語
plainly (Slightly less formal and often used in spoken English.)
対義語
unclearly (Indicates that something is hard to see, hear, or understand.)
コロケーション
explain clearly
|see clearly
|speak clearly
|understand clearly
テーマ
communication
|learning
|daily life
|education
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
よくある間違い：
Learners may overuse 'clearly' for emphasis in formal writing, where more neutral phrasing might be preferred.
類義語
obviously (Very close in meaning, but can sound more casual or even sarcastic in some contexts.)
対義語
doubtfully (Suggests uncertainty or lack of clarity about truth.)
コロケーション
clearly wrong
|clearly true
|clearly better
|clearly unfair
テーマ
opinions
|logic
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
類義語
visibly (Focuses on being able to be seen, not necessarily free of obstruction.)
対義語
blurrily (Describes vision or perception that is not sharp or clear.)
コロケーション
see clearly
|view clearly
|look clearly
テーマ
vision
|environment
|space
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- I can see the stars clearly tonight.
- He looked at me clearly.
- We saw the city clearly from the hill.
文法
辞書形
clearly
IPA
GB/klˈɪɹli/
US/klˈɪɹli/
音節・強勢
clearly （1音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (clearly)
活用形
Noun
- Base: clearly
- Plural: clearlies
関連語
表現
clear as day
1/klˈɪɹ ˈæz dˈeɪ/
idiom
informal
Very obvious or easy to understand
Very easy to see or understand.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.