easy to perceive, understand, or interpret

clear and precise directions

her handwriting was clear

am I making myself clear?

(of a substance) transparent; unclouded

the clear glass of the French windows

a stream of clear water

free of any obstructions or unwanted objects

with a clear road ahead he shifted into high gear

I had a clear view in both directions

not touching; away from

the lorry was wedged in the ditch, one wheel clear of the ground

complete; full

you must give seven clear days' notice of the meeting

denoting a palatalized form of the sound of the letter l (as in leaf in most accents of English)

so as to be out of the way of or away from

he leapt clear of the car

stand clear, I'll start the plane up

completely

he had time to get clear away

remove an obstruction or unwanted item or items from

the drive had been cleared of snow

Carolyn cleared the table and washed up

remove (an obstruction or unwanted item) from somewhere

Karen cleared the dirty plates

park staff cleared away dead trees

get past or over (something) safely or without touching it

the plane rose high enough to clear the trees

she cleared 1.50 metres in the high jump

officially show or declare (someone) to be innocent

his sport's ruling body had cleared him of cheating

give official approval or authorization to

I cleared him to return to his squadron

earn or gain (an amount of money) as a net profit

I would hope to clear £50,000 profit from each match