Clear Up

Pronunciation: /klɪr ʌp/

Definitions of clear up

verb to make something clearer or more understandable

Example Sentences

A1 I will clear up the table after dinner.

A2 Can you help me clear up this misunderstanding with my friend?

B1 The teacher clarified the instructions to clear up any confusion.

B2 The investigation helped to clear up the mystery surrounding the missing painting.

C1 The expert was brought in to clear up the complex legal issues surrounding the case.

C2 The new evidence finally cleared up any doubts about the suspect's guilt.

Examples of clear up in a Sentence

formal I will provide you with all the necessary information to clear up any confusion.

informal Let me know if you need me to clear up anything for you.

slang I'll help you clear up any doubts you have, no worries.

figurative The storm finally passed, and the sky began to clear up.

Grammatical Forms of clear up

• past tense: cleared up
• plural: clears up
• comparative: clearer up
• superlative: clearest up
• present tense: clears up
• future tense: will clear up
• perfect tense: has cleared up
• continuous tense: is clearing up
• singular: clears up
• positive degree: clear up
• infinitive: to clear up
• gerund: clearing up
• participle: cleared up

Origin and Evolution of clear up

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'clear up' originated from Old English, where 'clear' meant bright or pure, and 'up' was used as an intensifier.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'clear up' evolved to mean to make something clear or understandable, or to improve a situation by resolving confusion or uncertainty.