CLEAR UP as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • free (the throat) by making a rasping sound
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • Clear the throat
    Hypernyms(s) clear up is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  2. Meaning
    • finish a task completely
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • I finally got through this homework assignment
    Hypernyms(s) clear up is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • make free from confusion or ambiguity
    • make clear
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • Could you clarify these remarks?
    • Clear up the question of who is at fault
    Hypernyms(s) clear up is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • make clear and (more) comprehensible
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • clarify the mystery surrounding her death
    Hypernyms(s) clear up is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Antonym(s) Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  5. Meaning
    • become clear
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • The sky cleared after the storm
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