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clearly

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/ˈklɪrli/ · clear-ly

In a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand.

Meanings

adverbformal

In a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand.

ایسے انداز میں کہ جسے دیکھنا، سننا یا سمجھنا آسان ہو۔

صاف طور پر

saaf taur par

Formal: واضح

Synonyms

distinctlyobviouslyexplicitlyصافواضحکھل کر

Antonyms

unclearlyambiguouslyfuzzilyغلطمبہممبہم طور پر

Common Collocations

  • clearly stated
  • clearly understood
  • clearly defined

Example Sentences

She explained the concept clearly so everyone could understand.

اس نے یہ تصور صاف طور پر بیان کیا تاکہ سب لوگ سمجھ سکیں۔

Us ne yeh tasawwur saaf taur par bayan kiya taake sab log samajh sakein.

The instructions were clearly written and easy to follow.

ہدایات واضح طور پر لکھی گئی تھیں اور ان پر عمل کرنا آسان تھا۔

Hidaayat wazeh taur par likhi gayi thin aur in par amal karna aasan tha.

The results clearly indicate a need for further research.

نتائج واضح طور پر مزید تحقیق کی ضرورت کا اشارہ دیتے ہیں۔

Nataij wazeh taur par mazeed tehqiqat ki zaroorat ka ishaara dete hain.

Easily Confused With

cleave:Cleave can mean to split or divide, which is different from the meaning of clearly.

Word Family

clear
adjectiveصاف
clarity
nounوضاحت
clarify
verbوضاحت دینا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of someone speaking clearly to help you remember the meaning.

Imagine a clear lake reflecting the sky, symbolizing clarity.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے، بہت نکلے میرے ارمان لیکن پھر بھی کم نکلے۔

Hazaron khwahishain aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle, Bohat nikle mere armaan lekin phir bhi kam nikle.

Thousands of wishes such that I would die for each one; many of my desires came true, yet still they were too few.

Mirza Ghalib, Unverified

* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

صاف گوئی کا عمل انسان کی عظمت کو بڑھاتا ہے۔

Saaf goyi ka amal insaan ki azmat ko barhata hai.

The practice of speaking clearly enhances a person's dignity.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Middle English "clere" — bright, clear

First known use: 14th century

The word 'clearly' is derived from the Middle English term 'clere,' which has roots in old French. Its usage has evolved to denote an unambiguous and easily understandable manner.