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- [kleer-ing]
- /ˈklɪər ɪŋ/
- /ˈklɪə.rɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kleer-ing]
- /ˈklɪər ɪŋ/
Definitions of clearing word
- countable noun clearing A clearing is a small area in a forest where there are no trees or bushes. 3
- noun clearing an area with few or no trees or shrubs in wooded or overgrown land 3
- noun clearing a making clear or being cleared 3
- noun clearing an area of land cleared of trees 3
- noun clearing the exchanging of checks, etc. and balancing of accounts between banks 3
- noun clearing the procedure for doing this 3
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Origin of clearing
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
First recorded in 1350-1400, clearing is from the Middle English word clering. See clear, -ing1
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Parts of speech for Clearing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
clearing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
clearing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for clearing
noun clearing
- clearance — Clearance is the removal of old buildings, trees, or other things that are not wanted from an area.
- opening — an open or clear space.
- dell — A dell is a small valley which has trees growing in it.
- glade — an open space in a forest.
- gap — a department in SE France. 2179 sq. mi. (5645 sq. km). Capital: Gap.
Antonyms for clearing
noun clearing
- closure — The closure of a place such as a business or factory is the permanent ending of the work or activity there.
Top questions with clearing
- what is publishers clearing house?
- what does clearing cache do?
- how does publishers clearing house work?
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Matching words
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