clear

/klɪə/adj
Elementary
1

Transparent in colour.

2

Bright; luminous; not dark or obscured.

3

Free of obstacles.

4

Without clouds.

5

Of the sky, such that less than one eighth of its area is obscured by clouds.

6

Free of ambiguity or doubt; easily understood.

7

Distinct, sharp, well-marked.

8

Free of guilt, or suspicion.

9

Without a thickening ingredient.

10

Possessing little or no perceptible stimulus.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing