clarified
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈklærɪfaɪd/
KK: /ˈklærɪfaɪd/
adjective
Definition
Made easy to understand or free from confusion.
Example
The teacher clarified the instructions for the assignment.
Conversation
I finally understood the project after she clarified everything for us.
That's great! It can be so confusing sometimes.
Yeah, her explanations really made things so much more clarified than before.
Exactly! It feels good to have a clear direction now.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
clear
lucid
explicit
Antonyms
confused
obscure
ambiguous
verb
Definition
To make something clear or easier to understand by explaining it in detail.
Example
The teacher clarified the instructions for the assignment to ensure everyone understood.
Tense Forms
Past: clarified
Past Participle: clarified
Conversation
Did you manage to ask the teacher about the assignment?
Yeah, she clarified everything for me.
That's great! I was confused about a few points myself.
Root Explanation
Clarified → It is formed from "clarus" (meaning clear) and the suffix "-fy" (meaning to make). The word "clarified" means made clear or free from confusion.
Memory Tip
Think of making something 'clear' ('clarus') — that's why clarified means to make something clear.
Visually Confused Words
unclarified
classified
airified
unscarified
lariid