Word: Clear Up
Definition:
The phrase "clear up" is a verb that means to make something less confusing or easier to understand. It can also mean to finish something completely or to improve a situation.
Usage Instructions:
You can use "clear up" in different contexts, such as explaining something, resolving confusion, or completing a task. It is often followed by the object you want to clarify or finish.
Examples: 1. To make something clear:
- "Can you clear up the question of where the meeting will be held?" - "I need you to clear up your explanation; it’s a bit confusing."
Advanced Usage:
In more advanced contexts, "clear up" can refer to resolving complex issues or misunderstandings. For example: - "The detective worked hard to clear up the mystery surrounding the missing painting."
Word Variants:
The noun form is "clear-up," which refers to the act of making something clear or resolving confusion. For example: - "There was a clear-up of the miscommunication during the meeting."
Different Meanings:
- Clear the throat: This means to make a sound in your throat to remove something that might be blocking it, often done before speaking. - Clear up (weather): This also refers to the weather becoming better or less cloudy after a storm.
Synonyms:
- Clarify - Elucidate - Resolve - Explain - Finish - Clear away
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
"Clear up" is itself a phrasal verb.