Standard Lemma guide

unclutter

verb · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To eliminate clutter from.

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 eliminate clutter.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

verb

Meaning 3

rid of obstructions

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • Clear your desk

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: clear

Antonyms: clutter

Broader terms: change, alter, modify

History

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Germanic *un- Proto-West Germanic *un- Old English un- Middle English un- English un- English clutter English unclutter From un- + clutter.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: järjestää — To eliminate clutter
  • Finnish: selkeyttää — To eliminate clutter