clearly
without doubt or question
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,597 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 11,387 times across 175,112 chapters — 0.005% of every word in the library.
What it means
adverb
- without doubt or question they were clearly losthistory has clearly shown the folly of that policy
- in an intelligible manner also: intelligibly, understandably the foreigner spoke to us quite intelligibly
- clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment also: distinctly it's distinctly possibleI could clearly see myself in his situation
- in an easily perceptible manner also: clear could be seen clearly under the microscopeShe cried loud and clear
clearly in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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Clearly he was a gentleman of means, though in morning dress.
The Pretty Lady · Arnold Bennett · Chapter 1
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Then it was given to Mlle. Gilberte to see clearly within her soul.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1
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They could now clearly see that it was a small island, not more than a mile in circumference.
The Land of the Changing Sun · Will N. (Will Nathaniel) Harben · Chapter 1
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Through his own wretched appearance and position he must develop for Katherine more clearly than ever Graham's superiority.
The Abandoned Room · Wadsworth Camp · Chapter 1
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He broke off and made a gesture towards the saucepans which indicated quite clearly that he was between campaigns--inclined to good living.
Barlasch of the Guard · Henry Seton Merriman · Chapter 1