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clear Antonyms

Opposite of clear

Because the opposite of clear shifts with each meaning, the 65 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 13 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Easy to perceive, understand, or interpret; leaving no doubt.

Usage Example

"The professor gave unclear instructions on how to format the research paper."

Strongest
unclear
vague
ambiguous
obscure
Strong
confusing
incomprehensible
unintelligible
cryptic

• verb (Context 2)

To remove obstructions, unwanted items, or clutter from a space or surface.

Usage Example

"The volunteers helped clutter the fallen branches from the hiking trail."

Strongest
clutter
block
obstruct
Strong
clog
litter
choke

• adjective (Context 3)

Transparent and unclouded, allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen.

Usage Example

"We could see colorful pebbles at the bottom of the opaque mountain stream."

Strongest
opaque
murky
cloudy
Strong
turbid
muddy
clouded

• verb (Context 4)

To become bright and free from clouds, fog, or rain (of the sky or weather).

Usage Example

"Once the morning mist began to cloud over, we had a panoramic view of the valley."

Strongest
cloud over
darken
Strong
foul
thicken

• adjective (Context 5)

Free of clouds, mist, or rain.

Usage Example

"The astronomy club waited for a cloudy night to observe the meteor shower."

Strongest
cloudy
overcast
foggy
Strong
misty
stormy
gloomy
hazy

• adverb (Context 6)

Completely or all the way; out of contact or away from something.

Usage Example

"Visitors are advised to stand close of the closing train doors."

Strong
close
near
partially
partly

• adjective (Context 7)

Free of any obstructions, obstacles, or unwanted objects.

Usage Example

"Once the snowplow passed, the highway was blocked for morning commuters."

Strongest
blocked
obstructed
impassable
Strong
congested
clogged
choked

• verb (Context 8)

To officially declare someone free from blame or suspicion, or to authorize something for official use or action.

Usage Example

"New DNA evidence helped convict the defendant of all charges."

Strongest
convict
condemn
incriminate
Strong
implicate
blame

• adverb (Context 9)

In a distinct, audible, or easily perceptible manner.

Usage Example

"The radio operator heard the distress signal loud and faintly."

Strongest
faintly
indistinctly
Strong
inaudibly
vaguely
dimly

• verb (Context 10)

To pass over or by something with space to spare and without touching it.

Usage Example

"The high jumper managed to hit the bar on her final attempt."

Strongest
hit
Strong
strike
clip
graze

• adjective (Context 11)

Free from guilt, trouble, or financial obligation.

Usage Example

"She slept soundly with a guilty conscience after telling the truth."

Strongest
guilty
troubled
Strong
uneasy
burdened
indebted

• verb (Context 12)

To earn or gain as a net profit or income after deducting all expenses and taxes.

Usage Example

"After paying for booth rental and materials, the artisan managed to lose five hundred dollars at the craft fair."

Strongest
lose
Strong
forfeit
spend

• noun (Context 13)

An open space or a state of being free from suspicion, difficulty, or danger (used chiefly in the phrase 'in the clear').

Usage Example

"After the audit confirmed all the financial records were accurate, the company was finally in the danger."

Strong
danger
trouble
jeopardy

Similar words to clear

Words similar to clear shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

clearly
clear up
net
transparent
unobstructed
cloudless
exonerate
understandable
See all synonyms of clear

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