clearer
nounadjectivecommon in dialogue
- United Kingdom//ˈklɪəɹə//
- United States//ˈklɪɹɚ//
- United States//ˈklɪəɹə(ɹ)//
- United States//ˈkliɹə(ɹ)//
- New Zealand//ˈkliəɹə//
Someone who or something which clears.
noun
- 1
Someone who or something which clears.
Gold is a wonderful clearer of the understanding.
- 2
Someone who or something which clears. An unskilled labourer who clears away the rubbish etc.
- 3
A tool by which the hemp for lines and twines, used by sailmakers, is finished.
Etymology
From clear (verb) + -er.
adjective
- 1
Also a form of clearcomparative form of clear: more clear
Etymology
Etymology tree English clear Proto-Indo-European *-yōs Proto-Germanic *-izô Proto-West Germanic *-iʀō Proto-Germanic *-ōzô Proto-West Germanic *-ōʀō Old English -ra Middle English -ere English -er English clearer From clear (adjective) + -er.
Forms
- plural
- clearers
clear · Transparent in colour.Clear · An idea state of beingness free of unwanted influences.clearance · The act of clearing or something (such as a space) cleared.
clearer · Someone who or something which clears.
clearing · The act or process of making or becoming clear.clearly · In a clear manner.clears · A relatively strong, coarse flour that has only been sifted…