Word
clearly
Phoneticsclear·ly, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈkɫɪɹɫi/
UK/klˈiəli/
Adverb of manner
Definitions
01easy to see or hear
A2 · Elementary
adv. in a way that is easy to see, hear, or read.
adv. in a manner that allows for easy perception by the senses, particularly sight or hearing.
日本語:はっきり※
“The sign was written in large letters so everyone could read it clearly.”
“Even from the back of the auditorium, the speaker's voice could be heard clearly thanks to the high-quality sound system.”
Synonyms
02easy to understand
B1 · Intermediate
adv. in a way that is easy to understand because the ideas are simple and direct.
adv. in a manner that is easy to comprehend or follow; free from ambiguity or confusion.
日本語:はっきり※
“The teacher explained the difficult math problem very clearly.”
“The report was written clearly, avoiding technical jargon so that the board members could grasp the financial implications immediately.”
Antonyms
03obviously true
B1 · Intermediate
adv. used to show that something is obviously true or that there is no doubt about it.
adv. used as a sentence adverb to indicate that a fact or conclusion is obvious and beyond doubt.
“Clearly, the team was disappointed after losing the final game.”
“Clearly, the current strategy is not yielding the expected results, necessitating a complete review of our marketing approach.”
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Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “clearly” in context.
Etymology
From Middle English clerli, clerely, clerelych, cleerliche, clerliche, equivalent to clear + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
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