Definition

The most easy to see through or understand; free from confusion or ambiguity.

Example

The instructions were the clearest I have ever read.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I think this explanation is the clearest one we've had all week.

I agree! It really makes the topic easier to understand.

Yeah, I wish all the lessons were this clear.

Definitely! It helps when the teacher breaks things down like this.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Clearest → It is formed from "clear" (from Old English *cleare*, meaning free from darkness or cloudiness) and the superlative suffix "-est" (meaning most). The word "clearest" means the most free from darkness or cloudiness, indicating the highest degree of clarity.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is the "most clear" — the root "clear" means free from darkness, and adding "-est" shows it is the highest level of clarity.

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