Phrase guide

clear away

verb · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To tidy up, to remove mess or obstacles from a place to make it neat.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To leave, disappear.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

Examples

  • The showers should clear away tomorrow.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

To dispose of, to get rid of, to remove.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: figuratively, transitive

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

4

verb

Meaning 4

To prepare some object for use by removing obstacles, untying or unfastening it.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Topics: nautical, transport

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

5

verb

Meaning 5

remove from sight

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: clear off

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: remove, take, take away, withdraw

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

17 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Māori: whakaatea — tidy up
  • Polish: sprzątać — tidy up
  • Polish: posprzątać — tidy up
  • Polish: czyścić — tidy up
  • Polish: wyczyścić — tidy up
  • Polish: usuwać — tidy up
  • Polish: usunąć — tidy up
  • Polish: uprzątać — tidy up
  • Polish: uprzątnąć — tidy up
  • Polish: znikać — leave, disappear
  • Polish: zniknąć — leave, disappear
  • Esperanto: forigi — dispose of, get rid of
  • Irish: cart — dispose of, get rid of
  • Māori: whakaatea — dispose of, get rid of
  • Māori: wae — dispose of, get rid of
  • Polish: pozbywać się — dispose of, get rid of
  • Polish: pozbyć się — dispose of, get rid of