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clearly

/ˈklɪɚli/adverb2 syllables

Clearly means: in an intelligible manner.

Synonyms for clearly7

adverb, as in in an intelligible manner

intelligibly, understandably

adverb, as in clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment

distinctly

adverb, as in in an easily perceptible manner

clear

also used for clearly

expressly, unambiguously, obviously

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What does clearly mean?4

adverb

1

in an intelligible manner“the foreigner spoke to us quite intelligibly”

2

clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment“it's distinctly possible”

3

in an easily perceptible manner“could be seen clearly under the microscope”

4

without doubt or question“they were clearly lost”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with clearly?6

three syllables

severelysincerely
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Clearly in a sentence

  • They still attacked us, despite clearly agreeing to sign the non-aggression pact.SHamp
  • Every writer, in order to write clearly, must put himself in his reader's shoes.Scott
  • Under the epistemology of your dream, you clearly see me.gleki
  • He said he wanted to go, but didn't say the reason clearly.mervert1
  • Clearly, they have more important things to worry about.CK
  • Any translation, however good, will clearly fall short of the original.Dejo
  • Before understanding the situation clearly, he hastily gave his opinion.weihaiping
  • Clearly, it would be worthwhile for me to read this book.AlanF_US

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