4 English Phrasal Verbs With 'CLEAR'

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4 phrasal verbs with 'CLEAR'

Clear away

1. Leave a place
   (Intransitive | International English)
   
   » Example: We were told to CLEAR AWAY from the scene of the accident.
2. Remove or tidy
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: After dinner, I CLEARED AWAY the plates and dishes.

Clear off

1. Leave somewhere quickly
   (Intransitive | British English)
   
   » Example: As soon as the trouble started, we CLEARED OFF.

Clear out

1. Tidy up thoroughly and throw away unwanted stuff.
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: I spent the whole weekend CLEARING OUT the attic as it was full of papers and other junk.
2. Leave somewhere
   (Intransitive | International English)
   
   » Example: I told them to CLEAR OUT because they were making so much noise.

Clear up

1. Cure or recover from an infection
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: I took the antihistamines and the rash CLEARED UP right away.
2. Tidy up
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: I'd better CLEAR AWAY the mess before leave.
3. Explain
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: Could you CLEAR these points UP before we go any further?
4. Improve (weather)
   (Intransitive | International English)
   
   » Example: The skies CLEARED UP and the sun came out.

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