Clearly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈklɪɚli/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Clearly is an adverb meaning (manner) In a clear manner.
Meaning
(manner) In a clear manner.
More Meanings
- (modal) Without a doubt; obviously.
- (degree) To a degree clearly discernible.
Example Sentences
He enunciated every syllable clearly.
Clearly, the judge erred in his opinion.
He was clearly wrong on all points but one.
While Gunners boss Arsene Wenger had warned his players against letting the pre-match festivities distract them from the task at hand, they clearly struggled for fluency early on.
Word Forms
- clearlier
- clearliest
Synonyms for clearly
Depending on context, synonyms include expressly, unambiguously, obviously, clear, distinctly, understandably.
Antonyms for clearly
Common opposites include unintelligibly, ununderstandably.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include distinctly, understandably, intelligibly, clear, obvious, obviously.
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