Clearly vs. Clear — What's the Difference?
By Urooj Arif & Fiza Rafique — Updated on May 3, 2024
"Clearly" is an adverb enhancing clarity of expression, indicating something is understood without doubt, whereas "clear" serves as an adjective describing transparency or unobstructed state.
Difference Between Clearly and Clear
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Key Differences
"Clearly" is used to describe the manner in which something is conveyed or understood, implying transparency in communication or perception. On the other hand, "clear" typically refers to the quality of being transparent, free from obscurity or obstacles, and is often used to describe physical and metaphorical clarity.
"Clearly" enhances verbs to express definitiveness or obviousness, such as in "She spoke clearly." Conversely, "clear" can modify nouns directly to state their quality, like in "The water is clear."
In terms of usage, "clearly" functions to assert the clarity of an action or thought, often used in instructions or when providing explanations. Whereas "clear" can describe conditions or states, such as weather being clear or a concept being clear to someone.
"Clearly" is also employed to emphasize certainty or accuracy in one's understanding, for instance, "It was clearly a mistake." In contrast, "clear" might be used to indicate the necessity for unambiguity or freedom from confusion, as in "Make it clear that we meet at noon."
While "clearly" can suggest a subjective interpretation or perception being indisputable, "clear" often deals with objective states or the inherent qualities of an object or situation.
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Comparison Chart
Part of Speech
Adverb
Adjective
Usage in Sentence
Modifies verbs, adjectives, other adverbs
Modifies nouns
Common Contexts
Explanation clarity, emphasizing perception
Transparency, unobstructedness, understandability
Example
"He explained it clearly."
"The sky is clear today."
Function
Emphasizes the clarity or obviousness of actions
Describes the state or quality of objects
Compare with Definitions
Clearly
Indicates that something is understood exactly as intended.
You must communicate your ideas clearly.
Clear
Unobstructed by clouds or mist.
The sky is clear tonight for stargazing.
Clearly
Without doubt; obviously.
Clearly, this was no ordinary day.
Clear
Free from obscurity or ambiguity; easy to understand.
The instructions were clear and concise.
Clearly
Signifies transparency in explanation or reasoning.
The teacher explained the concepts clearly.
Clear
Free of any obstructions or unwanted elements.
The path was clear of debris.
Clearly
Used to express certainty or affirmation.
Clearly, we need to reconsider our strategy.
Clear
Transparent; able to be seen through.
The waters of the lake were crystal clear.
Clearly
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Clear
Clearly understood; without confusion.
His intentions were clear to everyone.
Clearly
Free from clouds, mist, or haze
A clear day.
Clear
Easy to perceive, understand, or interpret
Am I making myself clear?
Her handwriting was clear
Clear and precise directions
Clearly
Not obscured or darkened; bright
Clear daylight.
A clear yellow.
Clear
(of a substance) transparent; unclouded
The clear glass of the French windows
A stream of clear water
Clearly
Easily seen through; transparent
Clear water.
Clear
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
Clearly
Free from flaw, blemish, or impurity
A clear, perfect diamond.
A clear record with the police.
Clear
Not touching; away from
The lorry was wedged in the ditch, one wheel clear of the ground
Clearly
Free from impediment, obstruction, or hindrance; open
A clear view.
A clear path to victory.
Clear
Complete; full
You must give seven clear days' notice of the meeting
Clearly
Plain or evident to the mind; unmistakable
A clear case of cheating.
Clear
Denoting a palatalized form of the sound of the letter l (as in leaf in most accents of English).
Clearly
Easily perceptible to the eye or ear; distinct
The clear call of a songbird.
Clear
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
Clearly
Discerning or perceiving easily; keen
A clear mind.
Clear
Completely
He had time to get clear away
Clearly
Free from doubt or confusion; certain
His meaning is clear.
Clear
Remove an obstruction or unwanted item or items from
Carolyn cleared the table and washed up
The drive had been cleared of snow
Clearly
Free from qualification or limitation; absolute
A clear winner.
Clear
Remove (an obstruction or unwanted item) from somewhere
Karen cleared the dirty plates
Park staff cleared away dead trees
Clearly
Free from guilt; untroubled
A clear conscience.
Clear
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
Clearly
Having been freed from contact, proximity, or connection
At last we were clear of the danger. The ship was clear of the reef.
Clear
Officially show or declare (someone) to be innocent
His sport's ruling body had cleared him of cheating
Clearly
Free from charges or deductions; net
A clear profit.
Clear
Give official approval or authorization to
I cleared him to return to his squadron
Clearly
Containing nothing
The ship's hold was clear.
Clear
Earn or gain (an amount of money) as a net profit
I would hope to clear £50,000 profit from each match
Clearly
Distinctly; clearly
Spoke loud and clear.
Clear
Free from clouds, mist, or haze
A clear day.
Clearly
Out of the way; completely away
Stood clear of the doors.
Clear
Not obscured or darkened; bright
Clear daylight.
A clear yellow.
Clearly
(Informal) All the way; completely
Slept clear through the night.
Read the book clear to the end.
Clear
Easily seen through; transparent
Clear water.
Clearly
To make light, clear, or bright
The wind cleared the sky of clouds.
Clear
Free from flaw, blemish, or impurity
A clear, perfect diamond.
A clear record with the police.
Clearly
To rid of impurities, blemishes, muddiness, or foreign matter
The new filter cleared the water.
Clear
Free from impediment, obstruction, or hindrance; open
A clear view.
A clear path to victory.
Clearly
To free from confusion, doubt, or ambiguity; make plain or intelligible
Cleared up the question of responsibility.
Clear
Plain or evident to the mind; unmistakable
A clear case of cheating.
Clearly
To rid of objects or obstructions
Clear the table.
Clear the road of debris.
Clear
Easily perceptible to the eye or ear; distinct
The clear call of a songbird.
Clearly
To make (a way or clearing) by removing obstructions
Clear a path through the jungle.
Clear
Discerning or perceiving easily; keen
A clear mind.
Clearly
To remove (objects or obstructions)
Clear the dishes.
Clear snow from the road.
Clear
Free from doubt or confusion; certain
His meaning is clear.
Clearly
To remove the occupants of
Clear the theater.
Clear
Free from qualification or limitation; absolute
A clear winner.
Clearly
To remove (people)
Clear the children from the room.
Clear
Free from guilt; untroubled
A clear conscience.
Clearly
To move or shoot (a ball or puck) away from the goal or out of the defensive zone.
Clear
Having been freed from contact, proximity, or connection
At last we were clear of the danger. The ship was clear of the reef.
Clearly
To clear a ball or puck out of (the defensive zone), as in lacrosse or hockey.
Clear
Free from charges or deductions; net
A clear profit.
Clearly
To rid (a memory location or buffer, for example) of instructions or data.
Clear
Containing nothing
The ship's hold was clear.
Clearly
To remove (instructions or data) from memory.
Clear
Distinctly; clearly
Spoke loud and clear.
Clearly
To free from a legal charge or imputation of guilt; acquit
Cleared the suspect of the murder charge.
Clear
Out of the way; completely away
Stood clear of the doors.
Clearly
To pass by, under, or over without contact
The boat cleared the dock.
Clear
(Informal) All the way; completely
Slept clear through the night.
Read the book clear to the end.
Clearly
To settle (a debt).
Clear
To make light, clear, or bright
The wind cleared the sky of clouds.
Clearly
To gain (a given amount) as net profit or earnings.
Clear
To rid of impurities, blemishes, muddiness, or foreign matter
The new filter cleared the water.
Clearly
To pass (a bill of exchange, such as a check) through a clearing-house.
Clear
To free from confusion, doubt, or ambiguity; make plain or intelligible
Cleared up the question of responsibility.
Clearly
To secure the approval of
The bill cleared the Senate.
Clear
To rid of objects or obstructions
Clear the table.
Clear the road of debris.
Clearly
To authorize or approve
Cleared the material for publication.
Clear
To make (a way or clearing) by removing obstructions
Clear a path through the jungle.
Clearly
To free (a ship or cargo) from legal detention at a harbor by fulfilling customs and harbor requirements.
Clear
To remove (objects or obstructions)
Clear the dishes.
Clear snow from the road.
Clearly
To give clearance or authorization to
Cleared the plane to land.
Clear
To remove the occupants of
Clear the theater.
Clearly
To free (the throat) of phlegm by making a rasping sound.
Clear
To remove (people)
Clear the children from the room.
Clearly
To become clear
The sky cleared.
Clear
To move or shoot (a ball or puck) away from the goal or out of the defensive zone.
Clearly
To go away; disappear
The fog cleared.
Clear
To clear a ball or puck out of (the defensive zone), as in lacrosse or hockey.
Clearly
To exchange checks and bills or settle accounts through a clearing-house.
Clear
To rid (a memory location or buffer, for example) of instructions or data.
Clearly
To pass through the banking system and be debited and credited to the relevant accounts
The check cleared.
Clear
To remove (instructions or data) from memory.
Clearly
To comply with customs and harbor requirements in discharging a cargo or in leaving or entering a port.
Clear
To free from a legal charge or imputation of guilt; acquit
Cleared the suspect of the murder charge.
Clearly
A clear or open space.
Clear
To pass by, under, or over without contact
The boat cleared the dock.
Clearly
(manner) In a clear manner.
He enunciated every syllable clearly.
Clear
To settle (a debt).
Clearly
(modal) Without a doubt; obviously.
Clearly, the judge erred in his opinion.
Clear
To gain (a given amount) as net profit or earnings.
Clearly
(degree) To a degree clearly discernible.
He was clearly wrong on all points but one.
Clear
To pass (a bill of exchange, such as a check) through a clearing-house.
Clearly
In a clear manner.
Clear
To secure the approval of
The bill cleared the Senate.
Clearly
Without doubt or question;
They were clearly lost
History has clearly shown the folly of that policy
Clear
To authorize or approve
Cleared the material for publication.
Clearly
In an intelligible manner;
The foreigner spoke to us quite intelligibly
Clear
To free (a ship or cargo) from legal detention at a harbor by fulfilling customs and harbor requirements.
Clearly
Clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment;
It's distinctly possible
I could clearly see myself in his situation
Clear
To give clearance or authorization to
Cleared the plane to land.
Clearly
In an easily perceptible manner;
Could be seen clearly under the microscope
She cried loud and clear
Clear
To free (the throat) of phlegm by making a rasping sound.
Clear
To become clear
The sky cleared.
Clear
To go away; disappear
The fog cleared.
Clear
To exchange checks and bills or settle accounts through a clearing-house.
Clear
To pass through the banking system and be debited and credited to the relevant accounts
The check cleared.
Clear
To comply with customs and harbor requirements in discharging a cargo or in leaving or entering a port.
Clear
A clear or open space.
Clear
Transparent in colour.
As clear as crystal
Clear
Bright; luminous; not dark or obscured.
The windshield was clear and clean.
Congress passed the President’s Clear Skies legislation.
Clear
Free of obstacles.
The driver had mistakenly thought the intersection was clear.
The coast is clear.
Clear
Without clouds.
Clear weather; a clear day
Clear
(meteorology) Of the sky, such that less than one eighth of its area is obscured by clouds.
Clear
Free of ambiguity or doubt.
He gave clear instructions not to bother him at work.
Do I make myself clear? Crystal clear.
I'm still not quite clear on what some of these words mean.
Clear
Distinct, sharp, well-marked.
Clear
(figuratively) Free of guilt, or suspicion.
A clear conscience
Clear
(of a soup) Without a thickening ingredient.
Clear
Possessing little or no perceptible stimulus.
Clear of texture; clear of odor
Clear
(Scientology) Free from the influence of engrams; see Clear (Scientology).
Clear
Able to perceive clearly; keen; acute; penetrating; discriminating.
A clear intellect; a clear head
Clear
Not clouded with passion; serene; cheerful.
Clear
Easily or distinctly heard; audible.
Clear
Unmixed; entirely pure.
Clear sand
Clear
Without defects or blemishes, such as freckles or knots.
A clear complexion; clear lumber
Clear
Without diminution; in full; net.
A clear profit
Clear
Showing a green aspect, allowing a train to proceed past it.
Clear
All the way; entirely.
I threw it clear across the river to the other side.
Clear
Not near something or touching it.
Stand clear of the rails, a train is coming.
Clear
Free (or separate) from others.
Clear
In a clear manner; plainly.
Clear
(transitive) To remove obstructions, impediments or other unwanted items from.
Police took two hours to clear the road.
If you clear the table, I'll wash up.
Clear
(transitive) To remove (items or material) so as to leave something unobstructed or open.
Please clear all this stuff off the table.
The loggers came and cleared the trees.
Clear
(intransitive) To leave abruptly; to clear off or clear out.
Clear
(intransitive) To become free from obstruction or obscurement; to become transparent.
When the road cleared we continued our journey.
After a heavy rain, the sky cleared nicely for the evening.
Shake the test tube well, and the liquid should slowly clear.
Clear
(transitive) To eliminate ambiguity or doubt from (a matter); to clarify or resolve; to clear up.
We need to clear this issue once and for all.
Clear
(transitive) To remove from suspicion, especially of having committed a crime.
The court cleared the man of murder.
Clear
(transitive) To pass without interference; to miss.
The door just barely clears the table as it closes.
The leaping horse easily cleared the hurdles.
Clear
To exceed a stated mark.
She was the first female high jumper to clear two metres.
Clear
To finish or complete (a stage, challenge, or game).
I cleared the first level in 36 seconds.
Clear
(intransitive) Of a check or financial transaction, to go through as payment; to be processed so that the money is transferred.
The check might not clear for a couple of days.
Clear
To earn a profit of; to net.
He's been clearing seven thousand a week.
Clear
(transitive) To approve or authorise for a particular purpose or action; to give clearance to.
Air traffic control cleared the plane to land.
The marketing department has cleared the press release for publication.
Clear
(transitive) To obtain approval or authorisation in respect of.
I've cleared the press release with the marketing department, so go ahead and publish it.
Clear
(intransitive) To obtain a clearance.
The steamer cleared for Liverpool today.
Clear
(transitive) To obtain permission to use (a sample of copyrighted audio) in another track.
Clear
To disengage oneself from incumbrances, distress, or entanglements; to become free.
Clear
To hit, kick, head, punch etc. (a ball, puck) away in order to defend one's goal.
The goalkeeper rushed forward to clear the ball.
A low cross came in, and Smith cleared.
Clear
To reset or unset; to return to an empty state or to zero.
To clear an array;
To clear a single bit (binary digit) in a value
Clear
To style (an element within a document) so that it is not permitted to float at a given position.
Clear
(carpentry) Full extent; distance between extreme limits; especially; the distance between the nearest surfaces of two bodies, or the space between walls.
A room ten feet square in the clear
Clear
(video games) The completion of a stage or challenge, or of the whole game.
It took me weeks to achieve a one-credit clear (1CC).
Clear
(Scientology) A person who is free from the influence of engrams.
Clear
Free from opaqueness; transparent; bright; light; luminous; unclouded.
The stream is so transparent, pure, and clear.
Fair as the moon, clear as the sun.
Clear
Free from ambiguity or indistinctness; lucid; perspicuous; plain; evident; manifest; indubitable.
One truth is clear; whatever is, is right.
Clear
Able to perceive clearly; keen; acute; penetrating; discriminating; as, a clear intellect; a clear head.
Mother of science! now I feel thy powerWithin me clear, not only to discernThings in their causes, but to trace the waysOf highest agents.
Clear
Not clouded with passion; serene; cheerful.
With a countenance as clearAs friendship wears at feasts.
Clear
Easily or distinctly heard; audible; canorous.
Hark! the numbers soft and clearGently steal upon the ear.
Clear
Without mixture; entirely pure; as, clear sand.
Clear
Without defect or blemish, such as freckles or knots; as, a clear complexion; clear lumber.
Clear
Free from guilt or stain; unblemished.
Statesman, yet friend to truth! in soul sincere,In action faithful, and in honor clear.
Clear
Without diminution; in full; net; as, clear profit.
I often wished that I had clear,For life, six hundred pounds a-year.
Clear
Free from impediment or obstruction; unobstructed; as, a clear view; to keep clear of debt.
My companion . . . left the way clear for him.
Clear
Free from embarrassment; detention, etc.
The cruel corporal whispered in my ear,Five pounds, if rightly tipped, would set me clear.
Clear
Full extent; distance between extreme limits; especially; the distance between the nearest surfaces of two bodies, or the space between walls; as, a room ten feet square in the clear.
Clear
In a clear manner; plainly.
Now clear I understandWhat oft . . . thoughts have searched in vain.
Clear
Without limitation; wholly; quite; entirely; as, to cut a piece clear off.
Clear
To render bright, transparent, or undimmed; to free from clouds.
He sweeps the skies and clears the cloudy north.
Clear
To free from impurities; to clarify; to cleanse.
Clear
To free from obscurity or ambiguity; to relive of perplexity; to make perspicuous.
Many knotty points there areWhich all discuss, but few can clear.
Clear
To render more quick or acute, as the understanding; to make perspicacious.
Our common prints would clear up their understandings.
Clear
To free from impediment or incumbrance, from defilement, or from anything injurious, useless, or offensive; as, to clear land of trees or brushwood, or from stones; to clear the sight or the voice; to clear one's self from debt; - often used with of, off, away, or out.
Clear your mind of cant.
A statue lies hid in a block of marble; and the art of the statuary only clears away the superfluous matter.
Clear
To free from the imputation of guilt; to justify, vindicate, or acquit; - often used with from before the thing imputed.
I . . . am sure he will clear me from partiality.
How! wouldst thou clear rebellion?
Clear
To leap or pass by, or over, without touching or failure; as, to clear a hedge; to clear a reef.
Clear
To gain without deduction; to net.
The profit which she cleared on the cargo.
Clear
To become free from clouds or fog; to become fair; - of the weather; - often followed by up, off, or away.
So foul a sky clears not without a storm.
Advise him to stay till the weather clears up.
Clear
To become free from turbidity; - of solutions or suspensions of liquids; as, the salt has not completely dissolved until the suspension clears up; when refrigerated, the juice may become cloudy, but when warmed to room temperature, it clears up again.
Clear
To disengage one's self from incumbrances, distress, or entanglements; to become free.
He that clears at once will relapse; for finding himself out of straits, he will revert to his customs; but he that cleareth by degrees induceth a habit of frugality.
Clear
To make exchanges of checks and bills, and settle balances, as is done in a clearing house.
Clear
To obtain a clearance; as, the steamer cleared for Liverpool to-day.
Clear
The state of being free of suspicion;
Investigation showed that he was in the clear
Clear
A clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water;
Finally broke out of the forest into the open
Clear
Rid of obstructions;
Clear your desk
Clear
Make a way or path by removing objects;
Clear a path through the dense forest
Clear
Become clear;
The sky cleared after the storm
Clear
Grant authorization or clearance for;
Clear the manuscript for publication
The rock star never authorized this slanderous biography
Clear
Remove;
Clear the leaves from the lawn
Clear snow from the road
Clear
Go unchallenged; be approved;
The bill cleared the House
Clear
Be debited and credited to the proper bank accounts;
The check will clear within 2 business days
Clear
Go away or disappear;
The fog cleared in the afternoon
Clear
Pass by, over, or under without making contact;
The balloon cleared the tree tops
Clear
Make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear;
Could you clarify these remarks?
Clear up the question of who is at fault
Clear
Free from payment of customs duties, as of a shipment;
Clear the ship and let it dock
Clear
Clear from impurities, blemishes, pollution, etc.;
Clear the water before it can be drunk
Clear
Yield as a net profit;
This sale netted me $1 million
Clear
Make as a net profit;
The company cleared $1 million
Clear
Earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages;
How much do you make a month in your new job?
She earns a lot in her new job
This merger brought in lots of money
He clears $5,000 each month
Clear
Sell;
We cleared a lot of the old model cars
Clear
Pass an inspection or receive authorization;
Clear customs
Clear
Pronounce not guilty of criminal charges;
The suspect was cleared of the murder charges
Clear
Settle, as of a debt;
Clear a debt
Solve an old debt
Clear
Make clear, bright, light, or translucent;
The water had to be cleared through filtering
Clear
Rid of instructions or data;
Clear a memory buffer
Clear
Remove (people) from a building;
Clear the patrons from the theater after the bomb threat
Clear
Remove the occupants of;
Clear the building
Clear
Free (the throat) by making a rasping sound;
Clear the throat
Clear
Clear to the mind;
A clear and present danger
A clear explanation
A clear case of murder
A clear indication that she was angry
Gave us a clear idea of human nature
Clear
Free from confusion or doubt;
A complex problem requiring a clear head
Not clear about what is expected of us
Clear
Affording free passage or view;
A clear view
A clear path to victory
Clear
Free from cloudiness; allowing light to pass through;
Clear water
Clear plastic bags
Clear glass
The air is clear and clean
Clear
Free from contact or proximity or connection;
We were clear of the danger
The ship was clear of the reef
Clear
Characterized by freedom from troubling thoughts (especially guilt);
A clear conscience
Regarded her questioner with clear untroubled eyes
Clear
(of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims;
Efforts to obtain a clean bass in orchestral recordings
Clear laughter like a waterfall
Clear reds and blues
A light lilting voice like a silver bell
Clear
(especially of a title) free from any encumberance or limitation that presents a question of fact or law;
I have clear title to this property
Clear
Clear and distinct to the senses; easily perceptible;
As clear as a whistle
Clear footprints in the snow
The letter brought back a clear image of his grandfather
A spire clean-cut against the sky
A clear-cut pattern
Clear
Accurately stated or described;
A set of well-defined values
Clear
Free from clouds or mist or haze;
On a clear day
Clear
Free of restrictions or qualifications;
A clean bill of health
A clear winner
Clear
Free from flaw or blemish or impurity;
A clear perfect diamond
Clear
Clear of charges or deductions;
A clear profit
Clear
Easily deciphered
Clear
Freed from any question of guilt;
Is absolved from all blame
Was now clear of the charge of cowardice
His official honor is vindicated
Clear
Characterized by ease and quickness in perceiving;
Clear mind
A percipient author
Clear
Of complexion; without such blemishes as e.g. acne;
The clear complexion of a healthy young woman
Clear
Completely;
Read the book clear to the end
Slept clear through the night
There were open fields clear to the horizon
Clear
In an easily perceptible manner;
Could be seen clearly under the microscope
She cried loud and clear
Common Curiosities
Is "clearly" suitable for academic writing?
Yes, "clearly" is often used in academic writing to denote clarity in explanation or to emphasize a well-supported point.
What are some synonyms for "clearly"?
Some synonyms for "clearly" include "obviously," "evidently," and "plainly."
What are some synonyms for "clear"?
Synonyms for "clear" include "transparent," "lucid," "unambiguous," and "evident."
What is a common misuse of "clearly"?
A common misuse of "clearly" is applying it where there is actual ambiguity or where more explanation is needed, which can confuse readers.
How does context affect the use of "clearly"?
The context can influence whether "clearly" emphasizes the simplicity or the undeniable truth of a statement, shaping the listener's or reader's perception.
Can "clear" be used to indicate emotional transparency?
Yes, "clear" can describe someone's emotions or intentions as being straightforward and easily understandable.
What effect does using "clearly" have in persuasive writing?
Using "clearly" in persuasive writing can strengthen an argument by suggesting that the evidence or reasoning is indisputable.
Is there a scenario where "clearly" and "clear" can be used interchangeably?
While they generally serve different grammatical functions, in the expression of clarity about an understanding, such as "It's clear/clearly understood," they might seem interchangeable.
How does the use of "clear" affect the tone of a statement?
Using "clear" can make a statement appear more direct, straightforward, and unambiguous, which can be calming or assertive depending on context.
Is "clear" used differently in meteorological contexts?
In meteorology, "clear" specifically refers to weather conditions that are free of clouds, mist, or other obstructions to visibility.
How does "clear" function in legal or technical texts?
In legal or technical texts, "clear" is used to denote explicitness and lack of ambiguity, which are crucial for precision and enforceability.
Can "clear" imply a lack of features or decorations?
Yes, "clear" can describe something as being simple or free of embellishments, focusing on functionality or simplicity.
How does "clearly" enhance verbal instructions?
"Clearly" enhances verbal instructions by ensuring that directives are understood without ambiguity, increasing the likelihood of correct execution.
What role does "clearly" play in argumentative essays?
In argumentative essays, "clearly" serves to assertively present a point as factual or accepted, reinforcing the writer's stance.
What is a tip for deciding when to use "clearly" or "clear"?
A good tip is to use "clearly" when referring to the manner or quality of understanding or explaining something, and "clear" when referring to the actual state or quality of an object or situation.
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