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Clearly Definition & Meaning

clearly
adverb
  1. without doubt or question; "they were clearly lost"; "history has clearly shown the folly of that policy"
  2. in an intelligible manner; "the foreigner spoke to us quite intelligibly"
  3. clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment; "it's distinctly possible"; "I could clearly see myself in his situation"
  4. in an easily perceptible manner; "could be seen clearly under the microscope"; "She cried loud and clear"

"Clearly" in song lyrics

See how clearly is used in real songs:

  • "seems to happen when i'm rappin' and they hear me clearly"
    Aceyalone — Deep and Wide
  • "Until the goal is manifest, communicated clearly"
    Alexipharmic — Astigmatism
  • "A champion the trophy goes to me clearly"
    Army of the Pharaohs — Dump The Clip

Usage tips for "clearly"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "clearly" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for clearly to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does clearly mean?
without doubt or question; "they were clearly lost"; "history has clearly shown the folly of that policy" in an intelligible manner; "the foreigner spoke to us quite intelligibly" clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment; "it's distinctly possible"; "I could clearly see myself in his situation" in an easily perceptible manner; "could be seen clearly under the microscope"; "She cried loud and clear"
What part of speech is clearly?
Clearly is an adverb.
How many definitions does clearly have?
Clearly has 4 definitions across 1 part of speech (adverb).

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