Cleer vs. Clear — Which is Correct Spelling?
Edited by Tayyaba Rehman — By Fiza Rafique — Updated on April 2, 2024
"Cleer" is an incorrect spelling. The right spelling is "Clear," referring to something transparent, understandable, or unobstructed.
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Which is correct: Cleer or Clear
How to spell Clear?
Cleer
Incorrect Spelling
Clear
Correct Spelling
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Key Differences
"Ear" is clear, so remember the "ear" in "clear."
Think of "clear" water, which has a smooth sound, unlike the extended "ee" in "cleer."
Think of a "clear" sky, which doesn't have the sound of "ee."
The word "learn" has the same "ear" as "clear."
Just as glass should be "clear" and not "cleer," so should the spelling.
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How Do You Spell Clear Correctly?
Incorrect: The water in the lake was so cleer you could see to the bottom.
Correct: The water in the lake was so clear you could see to the bottom.
Incorrect: His intentions were not cleer to everyone.
Correct: His intentions were not clear to everyone.
Incorrect: We need a cleer path to move forward.
Correct: We need a clear path to move forward.
Incorrect: She had a cleer understanding of the problem.
Correct: She had a clear understanding of the problem.
Incorrect: The sky is completely cleer tonight.
Correct: The sky is completely clear tonight.
Clear Definitions
"Clear" means transparent or easy to perceive.
The water was so clear that we could see the bottom.
Easy to perceive, understand, or interpret
Am I making myself clear?
Her handwriting was clear
Clear and precise directions
(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
Carolyn cleared the table and washed up
The drive had been cleared of snow
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
Free from clouds, mist, or haze
A clear day.
Not obscured or darkened; bright
Clear daylight.
A clear yellow.
Easily seen through; transparent
Clear water.
Free from flaw, blemish, or impurity
A clear, perfect diamond.
A clear record with the police.
Free from impediment, obstruction, or hindrance; open
A clear view.
A clear path to victory.
Plain or evident to the mind; unmistakable
A clear case of cheating.
Easily perceptible to the eye or ear; distinct
The clear call of a songbird.
Discerning or perceiving easily; keen
A clear mind.
Free from doubt or confusion; certain
His meaning is clear.
Free from qualification or limitation; absolute
A clear winner.
Free from guilt; untroubled
A clear conscience.
Having been freed from contact, proximity, or connection
At last we were clear of the danger. The ship was clear of the reef.
Free from charges or deductions; net
A clear profit.
Containing nothing
The ship's hold was clear.
Distinctly; clearly
Spoke loud and clear.
Out of the way; completely away
Stood clear of the doors.
(Informal) All the way; completely
Slept clear through the night.
Read the book clear to the end.
To make light, clear, or bright
The wind cleared the sky of clouds.
To rid of impurities, blemishes, muddiness, or foreign matter
The new filter cleared the water.
To free from confusion, doubt, or ambiguity; make plain or intelligible
Cleared up the question of responsibility.
To rid of objects or obstructions
Clear the table.
Clear the road of debris.
To make (a way or clearing) by removing obstructions
Clear a path through the jungle.
To remove (objects or obstructions)
Clear the dishes.
Clear snow from the road.
To remove the occupants of
Clear the theater.
To remove (people)
Clear the children from the room.
To move or shoot (a ball or puck) away from the goal or out of the defensive zone.
To clear a ball or puck out of (the defensive zone), as in lacrosse or hockey.
To rid (a memory location or buffer, for example) of instructions or data.
To remove (instructions or data) from memory.
To free from a legal charge or imputation of guilt; acquit
Cleared the suspect of the murder charge.
To pass by, under, or over without contact
The boat cleared the dock.
To settle (a debt).
To gain (a given amount) as net profit or earnings.
To pass (a bill of exchange, such as a check) through a clearing-house.
To secure the approval of
The bill cleared the Senate.
To authorize or approve
Cleared the material for publication.
To free (a ship or cargo) from legal detention at a harbor by fulfilling customs and harbor requirements.
To give clearance or authorization to
Cleared the plane to land.
To free (the throat) of phlegm by making a rasping sound.
To become clear
The sky cleared.
To go away; disappear
The fog cleared.
To exchange checks and bills or settle accounts through a clearing-house.
To pass through the banking system and be debited and credited to the relevant accounts
The check cleared.
To comply with customs and harbor requirements in discharging a cargo or in leaving or entering a port.
A clear or open space.
Transparent in colour.
As clear as crystal
Bright; luminous; not dark or obscured.
The windshield was clear and clean.
Congress passed the President’s Clear Skies legislation.
Free of obstacles.
The driver had mistakenly thought the intersection was clear.
The coast is clear.
Without clouds.
Clear weather; a clear day
(meteorology) Of the sky, such that less than one eighth of its area is obscured by clouds.
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.
Distinct, sharp, well-marked.
(figuratively) Free of guilt, or suspicion.
A clear conscience
(of a soup) Without a thickening ingredient.
Possessing little or no perceptible stimulus.
Clear of texture; clear of odor
(Scientology) Free from the influence of engrams; see Clear (Scientology).
Able to perceive clearly; keen; acute; penetrating; discriminating.
A clear intellect; a clear head
Not clouded with passion; serene; cheerful.
Easily or distinctly heard; audible.
Unmixed; entirely pure.
Clear sand
Without defects or blemishes, such as freckles or knots.
A clear complexion; clear lumber
Without diminution; in full; net.
A clear profit
Showing a green aspect, allowing a train to proceed past it.
All the way; entirely.
I threw it clear across the river to the other side.
Not near something or touching it.
Stand clear of the rails, a train is coming.
Free (or separate) from others.
In a clear manner; plainly.
(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.
(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.
(intransitive) To leave abruptly; to clear off or clear out.
(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.
(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.
(transitive) To remove from suspicion, especially of having committed a crime.
The court cleared the man of murder.
(transitive) To pass without interference; to miss.
The door just barely clears the table as it closes.
The leaping horse easily cleared the hurdles.
To exceed a stated mark.
She was the first female high jumper to clear two metres.
To finish or complete (a stage, challenge, or game).
I cleared the first level in 36 seconds.
(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.
To earn a profit of; to net.
He's been clearing seven thousand a week.
(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.
(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.
(intransitive) To obtain a clearance.
The steamer cleared for Liverpool today.
(transitive) To obtain permission to use (a sample of copyrighted audio) in another track.
To disengage oneself from incumbrances, distress, or entanglements; to become free.
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.
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
To style (an element within a document) so that it is not permitted to float at a given position.
(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
(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).
(Scientology) A person who is free from the influence of engrams.
Free from opaqueness; transparent; bright; light; luminous; unclouded.
The stream is so transparent, pure, and clear.
Fair as the moon, clear as the sun.
Free from ambiguity or indistinctness; lucid; perspicuous; plain; evident; manifest; indubitable.
One truth is clear; whatever is, is right.
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.
Easily or distinctly heard; audible; canorous.
Hark! the numbers soft and clearGently steal upon the ear.
Without mixture; entirely pure; as, clear sand.
Without defect or blemish, such as freckles or knots; as, a clear complexion; clear lumber.
Free from guilt or stain; unblemished.
Statesman, yet friend to truth! in soul sincere,In action faithful, and in honor clear.
Without diminution; in full; net; as, clear profit.
I often wished that I had clear,For life, six hundred pounds a-year.
Free from impediment or obstruction; unobstructed; as, a clear view; to keep clear of debt.
My companion . . . left the way clear for him.
Free from embarrassment; detention, etc.
The cruel corporal whispered in my ear,Five pounds, if rightly tipped, would set me 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.
Without limitation; wholly; quite; entirely; as, to cut a piece clear off.
To render bright, transparent, or undimmed; to free from clouds.
He sweeps the skies and clears the cloudy north.
To free from impurities; to clarify; to cleanse.
To free from obscurity or ambiguity; to relive of perplexity; to make perspicuous.
Many knotty points there areWhich all discuss, but few can clear.
To render more quick or acute, as the understanding; to make perspicacious.
Our common prints would clear up their understandings.
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.
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?
To leap or pass by, or over, without touching or failure; as, to clear a hedge; to clear a reef.
To gain without deduction; to net.
The profit which she cleared on the cargo.
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.
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.
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.
To make exchanges of checks and bills, and settle balances, as is done in a clearing house.
To obtain a clearance; as, the steamer cleared for Liverpool to-day.
The state of being free of suspicion;
Investigation showed that he was in the clear
A clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water;
Finally broke out of the forest into the open
Rid of obstructions;
Clear your desk
Make a way or path by removing objects;
Clear a path through the dense forest
Become clear;
The sky cleared after the storm
Grant authorization or clearance for;
Clear the manuscript for publication
The rock star never authorized this slanderous biography
Remove;
Clear the leaves from the lawn
Clear snow from the road
Go unchallenged; be approved;
The bill cleared the House
Be debited and credited to the proper bank accounts;
The check will clear within 2 business days
Go away or disappear;
The fog cleared in the afternoon
Pass by, over, or under without making contact;
The balloon cleared the tree tops
Make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear;
Could you clarify these remarks?
Clear up the question of who is at fault
Free from payment of customs duties, as of a shipment;
Clear the ship and let it dock
Clear from impurities, blemishes, pollution, etc.;
Clear the water before it can be drunk
Yield as a net profit;
This sale netted me $1 million
Make as a net profit;
The company cleared $1 million
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
Sell;
We cleared a lot of the old model cars
Pass an inspection or receive authorization;
Clear customs
Pronounce not guilty of criminal charges;
The suspect was cleared of the murder charges
Settle, as of a debt;
Clear a debt
Solve an old debt
Make clear, bright, light, or translucent;
The water had to be cleared through filtering
Rid of instructions or data;
Clear a memory buffer
Remove (people) from a building;
Clear the patrons from the theater after the bomb threat
Remove the occupants of;
Clear the building
Free (the throat) by making a rasping sound;
Clear the throat
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
Free from confusion or doubt;
A complex problem requiring a clear head
Not clear about what is expected of us
Affording free passage or view;
A clear view
A clear path to victory
Free from cloudiness; allowing light to pass through;
Clear water
Clear plastic bags
Clear glass
The air is clear and clean
Free from contact or proximity or connection;
We were clear of the danger
The ship was clear of the reef
Characterized by freedom from troubling thoughts (especially guilt);
A clear conscience
Regarded her questioner with clear untroubled eyes
(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
(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 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
Accurately stated or described;
A set of well-defined values
Free from clouds or mist or haze;
On a clear day
Free of restrictions or qualifications;
A clean bill of health
A clear winner
Free from flaw or blemish or impurity;
A clear perfect diamond
Clear of charges or deductions;
A clear profit
Easily deciphered
Freed from any question of guilt;
Is absolved from all blame
Was now clear of the charge of cowardice
His official honor is vindicated
Characterized by ease and quickness in perceiving;
Clear mind
A percipient author
Of complexion; without such blemishes as e.g. acne;
The clear complexion of a healthy young woman
Completely;
Read the book clear to the end
Slept clear through the night
There were open fields clear to the horizon
In an easily perceptible manner;
Could be seen clearly under the microscope
She cried loud and clear
It refers to being easily understood.
She gave a clear explanation of the problem.
"Clear" can indicate the absence of obstructions.
The path ahead is clear.
As a verb, it means to remove obstructions or to become free.
Clear the table after dinner.
"Clear" can also mean evident or obvious.
It's clear that he doesn't understand the issue.
Clear Meaning in a Sentence
She gave clear instructions on how to complete the task.
After the rain, the sky became clear and blue.
The teacher made it clear that cheating would not be tolerated.
It's important to have clear goals in life.
He was searching for a clear answer to his question.
Please speak more clearly so everyone can understand.
Her vision for the company's future was clear and ambitious.
The sign ahead made it clear that the road was closed.
They worked together to clear the path of debris.
Clear communication is key to a healthy relationship.
The water was so clear that we could see the fish swimming.
He hoped for a clear night to observe the stars.
The lake's clear waters are popular with divers.
The benefits of the new policy should be made clear to all employees.
Clear skies are forecasted for the weekend.
They sought a clear understanding before making a decision.
It's clear that she has a lot of experience in her field.
The clear glass allowed us to see everything inside the store.
The documentary provided clear evidence of the environmental impact.
To be successful, the plan needs clear objectives.
The rules need to be clear to avoid any confusion.
The article offered clear insights into the political situation.
She looked for a clear way to explain the complex concept.
She appreciated his clear handwriting.
The clear melody of the song stayed with her all day.
Clear Idioms & Phrases
Clear as a bell
Very clear or easy to understand.
Her voice on the phone was clear as a bell, despite the distance.
Steer clear of
To avoid someone or something.
He was advised to steer clear of trouble while traveling.
In the clear
Free from blame or suspicion.
After the investigation, he was in the clear and could return to work.
Clear the decks
To prepare for a particular action by removing any difficulties or obstacles.
They cleared the decks for the new project by completing all previous work.
Clear as mud
Not clear at all; confusing.
His explanation was as clear as mud, leaving everyone more puzzled than before.
Clear the air
To remove the tension or misunderstanding in a situation.
They had a meeting to clear the air and resolve their differences.
Common Curiosities
What is the pronunciation of Clear?
Clear is pronounced as [kleer].
Which vowel is used before Clear?
This depends on context, but there's no specific vowel always preceding "clear."
What is the verb form of Clear?
The verb form is "clear," as in "to clear the table."
What is the root word of Clear?
The root comes from Old French "cler."
What is the singular form of Clear?
"Clear" is the singular form.
What is the plural form of Clear?
"Clear" can be an adjective, adverb, or verb and typically doesn't have a plural form.
Which conjunction is used with Clear?
This depends on the sentence; any conjunction can be used depending on context.
Why is it called Clear?
The term "clear" is derived from Old French "cler" meaning "clear, pure."
Which preposition is used with Clear?
Various prepositions can be used, such as "of" in "clear of obstacles."
Which article is used with Clear?
Both "a" and "the" can be used depending on the context.
Is the Clear term a metaphor?
It can be used metaphorically, as in "clear the air."
Is Clear a countable noun?
In its noun form, it's generally uncountable.
Is the word Clear imperative?
It can be, as in "Clear the room!"
Is the word Clear a gerund?
No.
What is the opposite of Clear?
Murky, unclear, or obstructed.
Is the word “Clear” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
It can be a direct object, as in "I will clear the table."
What is the first form of Clear?
The first form is "clear" (as a verb).
Is Clear an abstract noun?
No.
Is Clear a negative or positive word?
Generally positive, though it can be neutral based on usage.
How do we divide Clear into syllables?
It's one syllable, so it's not divided.
What is another term for Clear?
Transparent, evident, or unobstructed.
Which determiner is used with Clear?
"This" as in "this clear water."
What is the third form of Clear?
The third form is "cleared."
How is Clear used in a sentence?
"Please make sure the pathway is clear of any obstacles."
Is Clear a noun or adjective?
"Clear" can be an adjective, adverb, or verb. As a noun, "clear" refers to a clear space or part.
Is Clear an adverb?
Yes, as in "speak clear."
Is Clear a vowel or consonant?
The word "clear" begins with a consonant.
Is Clear a collective noun?
No.
How many syllables are in Clear?
One syllable.
What is a stressed syllable in Clear?
The entire word "clear" is stressed since it's one syllable.
What part of speech is Clear?
"Clear" can be an adjective, adverb, verb, or noun.
What is the second form of Clear?
The second form is "cleared."
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