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- [kleer-lee]
- /ˈklɪər li/
- /ˈklɪəli/
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- [kleer-lee]
- /ˈklɪər li/
Definitions of clearly word
- adverb clearly in a clear, distinct, or obvious manner 3
- adverb clearly it is obvious that; evidently 3
- adverb clearly in a clear manner: It is difficult to explain complex matters clearly. 1
- adverb clearly without equivocation; decidedly: It is clearly out of the question to drop the case. 1
- noun clearly In such a way as to allow easy and accurate perception or interpretation. 1
- adverb clearly see: distinctly 1
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Origin of clearly
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
First recorded in 1250-1300, clearly is from the Middle English word clerli. See clear, -ly
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Parts of speech for Clearly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
clearly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% 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".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for clearly
adv clearly
- certainly — You use certainly to emphasize what you are saying when you are making a statement.
- plainly — clear or distinct to the eye or ear: a plain trail to the river; to stand in plain view.
- undoubtedly — not called in question; accepted as beyond doubt; undisputed.
- obviously — easily seen, recognized, or understood; open to view or knowledge; evident: an obvious advantage.
- openly — not closed or barred at the time, as a doorway by a door, a window by a sash, or a gateway by a gate: to leave the windows open at night.
adverb clearly
- visibly — that can be seen; perceptible to the eye: mountains visible in the distance.
- unambiguous — not ambiguous, or unclear; distinct; unequivocal: The object of the experiment was to reach an unambiguous conclusion about climate change.
adjective clearly
- well-spoken — speaking well, fittingly, or pleasingly: The new chairwoman was very well-spoken.
- articulate — If you describe someone as articulate, you mean that they are able to express their thoughts and ideas easily and well.
Antonyms for clearly
adv clearly
- doubtfully — of uncertain outcome or result.
- dubiously — doubtful; marked by or occasioning doubt: a dubious reply.
- indefinitely — not definite; without fixed or specified limit; unlimited: an indefinite number.
- questionably — of doubtful propriety, honesty, morality, respectability, etc.: questionable activities; in questionable taste.
- uncertain — not definitely ascertainable or fixed, as in time of occurrence, number, dimensions, or quality.
adverb clearly
- ambiguously — open to or having several possible meanings or interpretations; equivocal: an ambiguous answer.
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