Phrasal Verb 'Clear'

We have 9 phrasal verb definitions related to 'Clear'.

Clear away

Meaning: Leave a place

Example: We were told to CLEAR AWAY from the scene of the accident.

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• Intransitive
• International English

Clear away

Meaning: Remove or tidy

Example: After dinner, I CLEARED AWAY the plates and dishes.

Notes:

• Separable [optional]
• International English

Clear off

Meaning: Leave somewhere quickly

Example: As soon as the trouble started, we CLEARED OFF.

Notes:

• Intransitive
• British English

Clear out

Meaning: Tidy up thoroughly and throw away unwanted stuff.

Example: I spent the whole weekend CLEARING OUT the attic as it was full of papers and other junk.

Notes:

• Separable [optional]
• International English

Clear out

Meaning: Leave somewhere

Example: I told them to CLEAR OUT because they were making so much noise.

Notes:

• Intransitive
• International English

Clear up

Meaning: Cure or recover from an infection

Example: I took the antihistamines and the rash CLEARED UP right away.

Notes:

• Separable [optional]
• International English

Clear up

Meaning: Tidy up

Example: I'd better CLEAR AWAY the mess before leave.

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• Separable [optional]
• International English

Clear up

Meaning: Explain

Example: Could you CLEAR these points UP before we go any further?

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• Separable [optional]
• International English

Clear up

Meaning: Improve (weather)

Example: The skies CLEARED UP and the sun came out.

Notes:

• Intransitive
• International English