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Collocations for clear - adj.

1. easy to understand

VERBS

be, seem | become | make sth | find sth

ADV.

abundantly, extremely, very | crystal, perfectly, quite
You''ve got to make your intentions crystal clear to them.
by no means, not entirely, not quite
It wasn''t entirely clear whether she wanted us to help.
fairly, pretty, reasonably

PREP.

to
It was clear to us that there was a problem.

2. sure/certain

VERBS

be

ADV.

extremely, very | absolutely, quite

PREP.

about
She was quite clear about her reasons for leaving.
on
Are you clear on that point?

3. easy to see/hear

VERBS

be, look | become

ADV.

extremely, very
The photograph wasn''t very clear.
fairly, pretty, reasonably

4. easy to see through

VERBS

be | become

ADV.

extremely, very | absolutely, completely | fairly, reasonably
The water was fairly clear.

5. free from things that are blocking the way

VERBS

be, look, seem | remain, stay | keep sth
Make sure you keep all gutters and drainpipes clear of leaves.

ADV.

completely | fairly, pretty, reasonably

PREP.

of
The roads are reasonably clear of snow.

Collocations for clear - verb

1. remove sth that is not wanted/needed

ADV.

completely, totally
The site must be completely cleared and made safe for children.
partially | hastily, quickly
She hastily cleared a space for him to sit down.
away
Can you clear away all your toys now?

PREP.

from
They cleared the mud from the steps.
of
We cleared the path of leaves.
off
Clear those papers off the desk.

2. your head/mind

ADV.

suddenly
His face suddenly cleared as understanding dawned.

VERB + CLEAR

try to
I went for a walk to try to clear my head.
help (to)
Correct breathing helps to clear the mind and reduce tension.

3. prove sb innocent

ADV.

formally
The three defendants were formally cleared by the judge.

PREP.

of
Four men accused of assault have been cleared of all charges.

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