clearly · adv
clearly (EASY)
A2 in a way that is easy to see, hear, read or understand
Dictionary examples:
The teacher clearly saw the student's phone under the book. (0.0)
The baby clearly preferred the box to the expensive toy. (0.0)
The dog clearly thought the mirror was another dog. (0.0)
He spoke very clearly. (6.8)
clearly (NOT CONFUSED)
A2 in a way that is not confused
Dictionary examples:
The teacher clearly explained why 2 + 2 doesn't equal 5. (0.0)
After coffee, I clearly saw my socks didn't match. (0.0)
I clearly saw my mistake: I wore pants backwards all day! (0.0)
I'd had two hours' sleep and wasn't thinking clearly. (21.3)
clearly (CERTAIN)
B1 used to show that you think something is obvious or certain
Dictionary examples:
The exam was clearly designed by an evil genius. (0.0)
Clearly, my cat thinks he's the king of the house. (0.0)
Clearly, my alarm clock hates me. (0.0)
Clearly, he's very talented. (19.3)
The accident was clearly the truck driver's fault. (27.9)