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  • 1clear — clear1 W1S1 [klıə US klır] adj comparative clearer superlative clearest ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ 1¦(easy to understand)¦ 2¦(impossible to doubt)¦ 3¦(sure about something)¦ 4¦(thinking)¦ 5¦(substance/liquid)¦ 6¦(weather)¦ 7¦(eyes)¦ …

    Dictionary of contemporary English

  • 2understanding — un|der|stand|ing1 W3 [ˌʌndəˈstændıŋ US ər ] n 1.) [singular, U] knowledge about something, based on learning or experience understanding of ▪ How does this add to our understanding of the problem? ▪ If you know the neighbourhood, you have an… …

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  • 3clear — 1 adjective 1 EASY TO UNDERSTAND expressed in a simple and direct way so that people understand: clear instructions | You must never do that again. Is that clear? | be clear on: The rules are quite clear on the point. | clear to sb: Is all this… …

    Longman dictionary of contemporary English

  • 4get a fix on — determine the position of (something) by visual or radio bearings or astronomical observation ■ informal assess or determine the nature or facts of; obtain a clear understanding of it is hard to get a fix on their ages …

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  • 5Clear (Scientology) — Description A condition in which Scientologists say a person is free of the influence of unwanted emotions and memories of trauma Early proponents L. Ron Hubbard Key texts Hubbard s Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health (1950) Subject… …

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  • 6get something straight — phrase to correctly understand something Let me get this straight – you didn’t know they had your car. Thesaurus: to understand somethingsynonym Main entry: straight * * * make a situation clear, esp. by reaching an understanding * * * get sth… …

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  • 7Get Safe Online — is a United Kingdom based campaign and national initiative to teach citizens about basic computer security and internet privacy. It was launched in October 2005 with the backing of several government departments, and the support and sponsorship… …

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  • 8clear — {{Roman}}I.{{/Roman}} verb 1 remove sth that is not wanted/needed ADVERB ▪ completely, totally ▪ The site must be completely cleared and made safe for children. ▪ partially ▪ hastily …

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  • 9clear — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) adj. clear cut, plain, sharp, understandable; fair, unclouded, cloudless, fine; open, evident; lucid, pellucid, transparent, limpid; liquid, pure, silvery; innocent. v. clarify; extricate, free; realize …

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  • 10get — v 1. receive, come by, realize, inherit, succeed to, fall into; gain, win, achieve, attain, reach; benefit, profit, avail; (all usu. of wages) earn, make, Sl. pull down, gross, clear, net, Inf. take home, pocket. 2. obtain, acquire, secure,… …

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