clearly
Translation
clearly, obviously, distinctly
Examples
Please speak more clearly.
Please speak more clearly.
Clearly, you have made a mistake.
Clearly, you have made a mistake.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) clearly to do (sth.) in a clear way Please speak more clearly.
Clearly, ((clause)) it is obvious that... Clearly, you have made a mistake.
Similar Words
Synonyms: distinctly, plainly, obviously; Antonyms: vaguely, unclearly
Etymology
From the adjective 'clear' + the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
If something is 'clear', you can see or hear it 'clearly'. The '-ly' suffix indicates it's an adverb.