adv
clearly
KLEER-lee
adv
1
In a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand.
"She spoke clearly so everyone could follow."
2
Without doubt; obviously.
"Clearly, something had gone wrong with the plan."
How to Use Clearly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPlainly, distinctly — or "obviously," when used to open a sentence.
Word Forms
more clearly comparative, clearlier comparative, most clearly superlative, clearliest superlative
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She spoke _____ so everyone could follow.