Clear (Noun)
Meaning 1
The state of being free of suspicion; "investigation showed that he was in the clear".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The detective's investigation showed that the suspect was in the clear, and he was released from custody.
- After the audit, the company was given the all-clear, and its financial records were deemed satisfactory.
- The athlete was in the clear after the doping test results came back negative.
- The politician's reputation was in the clear after the allegations against her were proven false.
- The company's name was cleared after an independent investigation found no evidence of wrongdoing.
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Meaning 2
A clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water; "finally broke out of the forest into the open".
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.