clear
Translation
clear, obvious, transparent, cloudless
Examples
The water is very clear.
The water is very clear.
The instructions were clear.
The instructions were clear.
The sky is clear today.
The sky is clear today.
Grammar Patterns
((to be)) clear (transparent) The water is very clear.
((to be)) clear (easy to understand) The instructions were clear.
((it is)) clear ((that ...)) (it is obvious that...) It is clear that he is right.
Similar Words
Synonyms: transparent, obvious, distinct; Antonyms: cloudy, vague, obscure
Etymology
From Latin 'clarus', meaning 'bright, clear'.
Memory Tips
A 'clear sky' has no clouds, and a 'clear message' has no confusion. Both refer to a lack of obstruction.