clearly
Translation
clearly, obviously
Examples
Please speak more clearly.
Please speak more clearly.
Clearly, you have made a mistake.
Clearly, you have made a mistake.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) ((adverb)) to modify a verb He spoke clearly.
((adverb)), ((sentence)) to modify a whole sentence Clearly, he was wrong.
Similar Words
Synonyms: distinctly, obviously, plainly; Antonyms: vaguely, unclearly
Etymology
From the adjective 'clear' plus the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
If something is 'clear' to see, you can see it 'clearly'.