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cleared

Pronunciation: [klɪrd]

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Learn how to use cleared in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “remove obstacles”

(verb) to have made something free of objects or problems. For example, you can clear your desk by taking away everything that's on it, or you can clear your head by thinking clearly.

Example

She cleared the table after dinner to make space for games.

Example

He didn't clear the clutter from his desk, so it was still messy.

Example

Did you clear away all the dishes after the meal?

Context: “remove confusion”

(verb) to have explained something in a way that makes it easy to understand. If someone doesn’t understand a lesson, the teacher can clear up the confusion, so now everyone knows.

Example

The teacher cleared up the confusion about the homework assignment.

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The explanation didn't clear things up for him; he was still confused.

Example

Can you help clear up the misunderstanding we had yesterday?

Context: “allow to proceed”

(verb) to have given permission for something to happen, like when you get a notice that says you are allowed to go ahead with an activity or plan.

Example

The safety team cleared the area for the construction work to start.

Example

They didn't clear the project for launch, so we had to wait.

Example

Is the project cleared to move forward now?

How to pronounce cleared

Pronunciation: [klɪrd]

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