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clearing

Pronunciation: [ˈklɪərɪŋ]

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

Context: “nature”

(noun) a clearing is an open space in a forest where there are no trees. It's where you can see the sky and the ground without any plants in the way.

Example

The children played happily in the clearing, enjoying the sunshine.

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There was no clearing in the thick woods, making it hard to walk.

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Have you ever found a clearing while hiking in the woods?

Context: “cleaning”

(verb) to clear means to remove things from a place to make it clean and open. It's like when you tidy up your room and put away toys.

Example

She is clearing her desk so she can work better.

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He didn't clear the table after dinner, and it stayed messy.

Example

Will you help me clear the clutter from my room?

Context: “finance”

(noun) in finance, clearing is the process of finishing a transaction so that money and items get exchanged correctly. It's like making sure everyone gets what they are supposed to after trading.

Example

The clearing of payments happened smoothly, and everyone received their money.

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The clearing was delayed, making the transaction take longer than expected.

Example

How does the clearing process work in our bank?

How to pronounce clearing

Pronunciation: [ˈklɪərɪŋ]

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