clearing
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Sense: The act of clearing
Synonyms:
freeing, riddance, clearance Collocations, removal Collocations, removing, elimination, eradication, deforestation, defoliation, opening up, freeing from obstruction, unblocking, unclogging, evacuation, disposal Collocations, voidance, dispersal, sweeping out, clearing away, mopping up, emptying, acquittal, cleaning out, exonerating, freeing from blame, evacuating, purging, wiping out
Sense: A cleared space
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open space, glade, opening Collocations, clearance Collocations, defoliated area, field Collocations, tract, cultivated land, cleared land, area Collocations, expanse, yard Collocations, gap Collocations, space Collocations
clear
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Sense: Adjective: transparent
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transparent, see-through , crystalline, crystal Collocations, crystal clear, translucent, limpid, pellucid, translucid, pure Collocations
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opaque, muddy Collocations, dark Collocations, foggy Collocations, cloudy Collocations, hazy Collocations, smoky
Sense: Adjective: explicit
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explicit Collocations, obvious Collocations, plain Collocations, plain to see, clear to see, apparent Collocations, easy to understand, easily understood, straightforward Collocations, unmistakable, unequivocal, transparent, evident Collocations, manifest, lucid, pellucid, clear-cut, crystal clear, clear as day
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unclear Collocations, confusing Collocations, convoluted, vague Collocations, poorly defined, indistinct, ambiguous, indistinct, cryptic, questionable, possible Collocations, potential Collocations, uncertain Collocations
Sense: Adjective: in focus
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in focus, sharp Collocations, crisp Collocations, pin-sharp, distinct Collocations, precise Collocations, definite Collocations, clearly delineated
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Sense: Adjective: sunny
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sunny Collocations, cloudless, bright Collocations, sunshiny, unclouded, without a cloud in sight, fair Collocations
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cloudy Collocations, overcast Collocations, dreary Collocations, foggy Collocations, rainy Collocations, dreary Collocations
Sense: Adjective: unobstructed
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unobstructed, open Collocations, free Collocations, unblocked, unrestricted, unclogged, emptied, uncluttered, tidy Collocations, clean Collocations
Sense: Adjective: devoid - usually followed by 'of'
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Sense: Adjective: found innocent
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innocent Collocations, guiltless, blameless, sinless, inculpable, not to blame, cleared, acquitted, exonerated, free to go, not guilty, found not guilty, found innocent, innocent of all charges
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Sense: Adjective: audible
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audible, distinct Collocations, definite Collocations, loud enough to be heard, clear as a bell, loud and clear, resonant
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Sense: Verb: free from obstacles
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clear out, unblock, rid Collocations, open Collocations, free Collocations, remove Collocations, unclog, unstop, void Collocations, empty Collocations, clean out, tidy Collocations, tidy up, unclutter
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block Collocations, blockade, barricade, close Collocations, close off, clog Collocations, clog up, plug Collocations, plug up
Sense: Verb: free from contents
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Sense: Verb: absolve
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absolve, acquit, exonerate, exculpate, vindicate, free Collocations, let off , find sb not guilty, find sb innocent, let sb off the hook , let sb go, release Collocations, set sb free, declare sb innocent, clear sb's name
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accuse Collocations, convict Collocations, arrest Collocations, charge Collocations, incriminate, blame Collocations
Sense: Verb: take away
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Sense: Verb: evacuate
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evacuate, empty Collocations, disperse, scatter Collocations, send away, send off, shoo , shoo away , banish, cast out, get rid of, send sb on their way, send sb packing , vacate
Sense: Verb: brighten
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brighten, brighten up, become brighter, become lighter, lighten, become clearer, clear up, get brighter, get lighter
Sense: Verb: make a profit
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make a profit of, make Collocations, rake in , take in, earn Collocations, net Collocations, realize Collocations, realise , receive Collocations
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Sense: Verb: jump over
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jump over, jump Collocations, vault Collocations, vault over, pass over, go over, sail over, go over the top of
Sense: Verb: give permission
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permit Collocations, approve Collocations, authorize, authorise , allow Collocations, OK Collocations , okay , give permission, sanction Collocations, license Collocations, green-light, give consent, give approval, give the thumbs-up , give the OK , give the okay , give the go-ahead , give the green light