4 English Phrasal Verbs With 'CLEAR'

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We have definitions for 4 phrasal verbs with 'CLEAR'

4 phrasal verbs with 'CLEAR'

Clear away

  1. Leave a place
    (Intransitive | International English)
    » Example: We were told to CLEAR AWAY from the scene of the accident.
  2. Remove or tidy
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: After dinner, I CLEARED AWAY the plates and dishes.

Clear off

  1. Leave somewhere quickly
    (Intransitive | British English)
    » Example: As soon as the trouble started, we CLEARED OFF.

Clear out

  1. Tidy up thoroughly and throw away unwanted stuff.
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: I spent the whole weekend CLEARING OUT the attic as it was full of papers and other junk.
  2. Leave somewhere
    (Intransitive | International English)
    » Example: I told them to CLEAR OUT because they were making so much noise.

Clear up

  1. Cure or recover from an infection
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: I took the antihistamines and the rash CLEARED UP right away.
  2. Tidy up
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: I'd better CLEAR AWAY the mess before leave.
  3. Explain
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: Could you CLEAR these points UP before we go any further?
  4. Improve (weather)
    (Intransitive | International English)
    » Example: The skies CLEARED UP and the sun came out.

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Quiz for Verb: 'To CLEAR'

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