Cool MateMeaning of Clear up
To remove dirt or confusion; to explain something.
In simple words: To make something clean or to explain something.
Clear up in a sentence
- Can you help me clear up this mess in the kitchen?
- I need to clear up a few details about our meeting agenda.
- The clouds began to clear up as the sun rose.
- Let’s clear up the misunderstanding before it escalates.
- After cleaning up, the room looked much better and more spacious.
How to use Clear up
Use 'clear up' when discussing cleaning or clarifying something. It can be informal in casual settings but is also suitable for neutral contexts.
Grammar pattern
clear up + object
Memory hint
Imagine a cloudy sky clearing up to reveal the sun.
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Collocations with Clear up
- clear up a confusion
- clear up a misunderstanding
- clear up the mess
- clear up the details
- clear up your room
Common mistakes with Clear up
- Using 'clear up' with a subject instead of an object.
- Confusing 'clear up' with 'clean up'; they can mean different things.
- Omitting the object when using 'clear up'.
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Frequently asked questions about Clear up
What does Clear up mean?
To make something clean or to explain something.
What is the definition of Clear up?
To remove dirt or confusion; to explain something.
How do you use Clear up in a sentence?
Can you help me clear up this mess in the kitchen?
Can you give another example of Clear up?
I need to clear up a few details about our meeting agenda.
What are synonyms for Clear up?
Common alternatives include clarify, clean, resolver, elucidate, tidy.
What words go with Clear up?
It commonly pairs with clear up a confusion, clear up a misunderstanding, clear up the mess, clear up the details, clear up your room.
What are common mistakes when using Clear up?
Using 'clear up' with a subject instead of an object. Confusing 'clear up' with 'clean up'; they can mean different things. Omitting the object when using 'clear up'.
How do you pronounce Clear up?
US: //klɪr ʌp//, UK: //klɪə r ʌp//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Clear up?
Use 'clear up' when discussing cleaning or clarifying something. It can be informal in casual settings but is also suitable for neutral contexts.