clearly
- 01 A2 Elementary
in a way that is easy to see, hear, or read.
in a manner that allows for easy perception by the senses, particularly sight or hearing.
Simple“The sign was written in large letters so everyone could read it clearly.”
In context“Even from the back of the auditorium, the speaker's voice could be heard clearly thanks to the high-quality sound system.”
Synonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
in a way that is easy to understand because the ideas are simple and direct.
in a manner that is easy to comprehend or follow; free from ambiguity or confusion.
Simple“The teacher explained the difficult math problem very clearly.”
In context“The report was written clearly, avoiding technical jargon so that the board members could grasp the financial implications immediately.”
- 03 B1 Intermediate
used to show that something is obviously true or that there is no doubt about it.
used as a sentence adverb to indicate that a fact or conclusion is obvious and beyond doubt.
Simple“Clearly, the team was disappointed after losing the final game.”
In context“Clearly, the current strategy is not yielding the expected results, necessitating a complete review of our marketing approach.”
Usage clearly aimed · clearly defined · clearly show
From Middle English clerli, clerely, clerelych, cleerliche, clerliche, equivalent to clear + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.