Hyphenation of clear

How to hyphenate clear

Because it is a word with a single syllable, clear is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

clear

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 5
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 5
Hyphens Count: 0

Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: clear

Definitions of clear

clear is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
Full extent; distance between extreme limits; especially; the distance between the nearest surfaces of two bodies, or the space between walls.
Example: a room ten feet square in the clear
noun
The completion of a stage or challenge, or of the whole game.
noun
A person who is free from the influence of engrams.

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To remove obstructions, impediments or other unwanted items from.
Example: If you clear the table, I'll wash up.
verb
To remove (items or material) so as to leave something unobstructed or open.
Example: Please clear all this stuff off the table.
verb
To become free from obstruction or obscurement; to become transparent.
Example: After a heavy rain, the sky cleared nicely for the evening.
verb
To eliminate ambiguity or doubt from (a matter); to clarify or resolve; to clear up.
Example: We need to clear this issue once and for all.
verb
To remove from suspicion, especially of having committed a crime.
Example: The court cleared the man of murder.
verb
To pass without interference; to miss.
Example: The door just barely clears the table as it closes.
verb
(activities such as jumping or throwing) To exceed a stated mark.
Example: She was the first female high jumper to clear two metres.
verb
To finish or complete (a stage, challenge, or game).
Example: I cleared the first level in 36 seconds.
verb
Of a check or financial transaction, to go through as payment; to be processed so that the money is transferred.
Example: The check might not clear for a couple of days.
verb
To earn a profit of; to net.
Example: He's been clearing seven thousand a week.
verb
To approve or authorise for a particular purpose or action; to give clearance to.
Example: Air traffic control cleared the plane to land.
verb
To obtain approval or authorisation in respect of.
Example: I've cleared the press release with the marketing department, so go ahead and publish it.
verb
To obtain a clearance.
Example: The steamer cleared for Liverpool today.
verb
To obtain permission to use (a sample of copyrighted audio) in another track.
verb
To disengage oneself from incumbrances, distress, or entanglements; to become free.
verb
To hit, kick, head, punch etc. (a ball, puck) away in order to defend one's goal.
Example: A low cross came in, and Smith cleared.
verb
To reset or unset; to return to an empty state or to zero.
Example: to clear an array; to clear a single bit (binary digit) in a value
verb
To style (an element within a document) so that it is not permitted to float at a given position.

Definition 1 as adjective

adjective
Transparent in colour.
Example: as clear as crystal
adjective
Bright, not dark or obscured.
Example: Congress passed the President’s Clear Skies legislation.
adjective
Free of obstacles.
Example: The coast is clear.
adjective
Without clouds.
Example: clear weather; a clear day
adjective
Of the sky, such that less than one eighth of its area is obscured by clouds.
adjective
Free of ambiguity or doubt.
Example: Do I make myself clear? Crystal clear.
adjective
Distinct, sharp, well-marked.
Synonyms: conspicuous
adjective
Free of guilt, or suspicion.
Example: a clear conscience
adjective
(of a soup) Without a thickening ingredient.
adjective
Possessing little or no perceptible stimulus.
Example: clear of texture; clear of odor
adjective
Free from the influence of engrams; see Clear (Scientology).
adjective
Able to perceive clearly; keen; acute; penetrating; discriminating.
Example: a clear intellect; a clear head
adjective
Not clouded with passion; serene; cheerful.
adjective
Easily or distinctly heard; audible.
adjective
Unmixed; entirely pure.
Example: clear sand
adjective
Without defects or blemishes, such as freckles or knots.
Example: a clear complexion; clear lumber
adjective
Without diminution; in full; net.
Example: a clear profit

Definition 1 as adverb

adverb
All the way; entirely.
Example: I threw it clear across the river to the other side.
adverb
Not near something or touching it.
Example: Stand clear of the rails, a train is coming.
adverb
Free (or separate) from others
adverb
In a clear manner; plainly.

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What is hyphenation

Hyphenation is the use of hyphens to join words or parts of words. It plays a crucial role in writing, ensuring clarity and readability.

In compound terms like 'check-in', the hyphen clarifies relationships between words. It also assists in breaking words at line ends, preserving flow and understanding, such as in 'tele-communication'. Hyphenation rules vary; some words lose their hyphens with common usage (e.g., 'email' from 'e-mail'). It's an evolving aspect of language, with guidelines differing across style manuals. Understanding hyphenation improves writing quality, making it an indispensable tool in effective communication.