Synonyms for clear

Other words for “clear”, grouped by meaning.

We found 78 synonyms for “clear”. The most common are open, unclutter, clear up, light up, brighten.

noun a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water

Synonymsopen

verb rid of obstructions

Synonymsunclutter

verb become clear

verb grant authorization or clearance for

verb go unchallenged; be approved

Synonymspass

verb be debited and credited to the proper bank accounts

Oppositesbounce

verb pass by, over, or under without making contact

Synonymstop

verb yield as a net profit

Synonymsnet

verb make as a net profit

verb earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

verb pronounce not guilty of criminal charges

verb settle, as of a debt

Synonymssolve

verb free (the throat) by making a rasping sound

Synonymsclear up

adjective readily apparent to the mind

Oppositesunclear

adjective free from confusion or doubt

adjective affording free passage or view

Synonymsopen

adjective allowing light to pass through

Oppositesopaque

adjective free from contact or proximity or connection

Similarfree

adjective characterized by freedom from troubling thoughts (especially guilt)

Similaruntroubled

adjective (of sound or color) free from anything that dulls or dims

Similarpure

adjective (especially of a title) free from any encumbrance or limitation that presents a question of fact or law

Synonymsunmortgaged

adjective clear and distinct to the senses; easily perceptible

Similardistinct

adjective accurately stated or described

Synonymswell-defined

adjective free from clouds or mist or haze

Oppositescloudy

adjective free of restrictions or qualifications

Synonymsclean

adjective free from flaw or blemish or impurity

Similarperfect

adjective clear of charges or deductions

Similarnet

adjective easily deciphered

Similarlegible

adjective freed from any question of guilt

Similarinnocent

adjective characterized by ease and quickness in perceiving

Synonymspercipient
Similardiscerning

adverb completely

Synonymsall the way

adverb in an easily perceptible manner

Synonymsclearly

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University