cleared (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: klɪrd
Definition
Made or become free of obstruction, clutter, or unwanted elements.
Examples
The road was cleared of debris after the accident.
He cleared his throat before speaking.
The doctor confirmed that her lungs had cleared up after the illness.
How to Use cleared
- clear out (phrasal verb)
- To leave a place or make a place empty. — "Everyone had to clear out of the building during the fire drill."
- clear up (phrasal verb)
- To become clear or less cloudy; to solve a problem. — "The weather should clear up by the afternoon."
- clear away (phrasal verb)
- To remove something that is in the way or no longer needed. — "Please clear away the dishes after dinner."
- clear of (prepositional phrase)
- Free from something unwanted. — "The pilot had to keep the aircraft clear of the storm."
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