Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- In a clear manner.
- Plainly; evidently; so as to leave no doubt: as, the fact is clearly proved.
- With distinct mental discernment: as, to know a thing clearly.
- Distinctly; plainly; with or so as to permit clear perception or understanding.
- Without entanglement, confusion, or embarrassment.
- Plainly; honestly; candidly.
- Without impediment, restriction, or reserve.
- Synonyms Distinctly, Clearly. See
distinctly .
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adverb In a clear manner.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- adverb manner In a
clear manner. - adverb modal Without a
doubt ;obviously . - adverb degree To a degree clearly discernible.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adverb in an easily perceptible manner
- adverb without doubt or question
- adverb in an intelligible manner
- adverb clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
Etymologies
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Examples
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In our studies, we have screened out complaints that clearly didn't involve unintended acceleration or clearly looked like driver error, such as misuse or accidental activation of the cruise control.
Toyota experts refute sudden acceleration study, denounce author 2010
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Nutritional Information: While the label clearly advertises this beverage as a zero calorie cola, we are not entirely certain that its minimal calorie content is simply not required to be noted in the nutritional information.
The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com The Huffington Post News Editors 2012
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Sarah Palin clearly is the highest profile fresh face and the person who epitomized the heart and soul of the Republican Party 2008.
No Clear Front-Runner for Republican Chairman - The Caucus Blog - NYTimes.com 2009
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Palin clearly is not that and should be an embarrassment to all the women around the world who achieved the highest education levels.
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Sarah Palin clearly is rushing to cash in on her 15 minutes of fame.
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Despite the proliferation of attractive actresses, including the gorgeous Courtney Cox, adopting the moniker -- "Cougartown" is on its way -- the title clearly has some negative connotations.
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The title clearly makes the case that Cicerone has “acquiesced” with the obstruction of Thompson and the text makes clear that Cicerone is not interested in applying the data policies that he is meant to be responsible for.
Cicerone of NAS Acquiesces in Data Obstruction « Climate Audit 2007
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The South African turned to her, his expression clearly not friendly.
The Moses Expedition Juan Gómez-Jurado 2007
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The South African turned to her, his expression clearly not friendly.
The Moses Expedition Juan Gómez-Jurado 2007
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He may also be picked up and waltzed around the house while having the Happy Birthday song sung to him, a process he tolerates with an expression that clearly translates as Why me, Lord?
Mothers and Critters Susan Palwick 2007
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