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clearly

adverb
clear·​ly | \ ˈklir-lē How to pronounce clearly (audio) \

Definition of clearly

1 : in a clear manner speaking clearly
2 : it is clear clearly, a new approach is needed
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Examples of clearly in a Sentence

You should try to speak more clearly. The mountain was clearly visible in the distance. The problem is very clearly getting worse. “A new approach is needed.” “Clearly.” “The current method isn't working.” “Clearly not.”
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 But clearly, there are concerns about the depth behind these players. 5. — Albert Breer, SI.com, "What’s a Fair Deal for Ezekiel Elliott and the Cowboys? And More NFL Notes," 2 Sep. 2019 Robinson clearly proved himself as a capable backup in the preseason. — Shannon Ryan, chicagotribune.com, "3 takeaways from Illinois’ 42-3 win over Akron, including why freshman Isaiah Williams didn’t play," 1 Sep. 2019 Some of the explanation for how her campaign unfolded clearly rests with Ms. Gillibrand, who struggled to connect with a broad enough range of voters. — Lisa Lerer, New York Times, "The Gillibrand Test Case for Women in Politics," 1 Sep. 2019 Herman clearly likes this schedule setup better, particularly with No. 6 LSU coming to Austin a week later. — Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, "Texas vs. Louisiana Tech 2019 live stream; time, TV channel, odds, watch online," 31 Aug. 2019 Strangely enough, those who believe in deep state conspiracies or who oppose the EU as a world power may find much to appreciate here, even if Costa-Gavras’ politics, like Yanis’ and Alexis’, clearly lean to the left. — Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Adults in the Room': Film Review | Venice 2019," 31 Aug. 2019 Sophomore running back Keaontay Ingram, clearly not hampered by a recent knee injury, picked up all but 1 yard on a 61-yard touchdown drive capped by his 1-yard plunge into the end zone. — Nick Moyle, ExpressNews.com, "No. 10 Texas cruises past La. Tech as No. 6 LSU looms," 31 Aug. 2019 Sophomore running back Keaontay Ingram, clearly not hampered by a recent knee injury, picked up all but one yard on a 61-yard touchdown drive capped by his 1-yard plunge into the end zone. — Nick Moyle, Houston Chronicle, "No. 10 Texas cruises past La. Tech as No. 6 LSU looms," 31 Aug. 2019 Motivations behind the suspected attack, which was reported to have taken place around 2:30 p.m., were not clearly established, the source added. — NBC News, "One dead, six wounded in France after suspected knife attack," 31 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of clearly

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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clearly

adverb
How to pronounce clearly (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of clearly

: in a clear manner : in a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand
: in a way that is certain : without doubt

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