clearly · adverb /ˈklɪr.li/
Word family
Nouns: clearance, clearing, clarity
Adjectives: clear, clear-cut, unclear
Verbs: clear
Adverbs: clear, clearly, unclearly
clearly (EASY)
A2 in a way that is easy to see, hear, read or understand
Dictionary example:
He spoke very clearly.
Learner example:
I can't see clearly without them. (Key English Test; A2; Tamil)
clearly (NOT CONFUSED)
A2 in a way that is not confused
Dictionary example:
I'd had two hours' sleep and wasn't thinking clearly.
Learner example:
But I don't remember clearly. (Key English Test; A2; Spanish)
clearly (CERTAIN)
B1 used to show that you think something is obvious or certain
Dictionary examples:
The accident was clearly the truck driver's fault.
Clearly, he's very talented.
Learner example:
It was clearly not for me, because it came from a girl called Carol who wanted to talk to some guy named John. (Preliminary English Test; B1; Portuguese)
