1
: in a clear manner
speaking clearly
2
: it is clear
clearly, a new approach is needed
Examples of clearly in a Sentence
You should try to speak more clearly.
The mountain was clearly visible in the distance.
The problem is very clearly getting worse.
“A new approach is needed.” “Clearly.”
“The current method isn't working.” “Clearly not.”
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Erik Kain, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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An unquestionably world-class manager, coaching this English generation, clearly focusing on winning next year’s World Cup.
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Erik Kain, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
So the team is clearly still hoping the four-time MVP will choose them.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2025
By the time March hit, Gray had clearly found her stride.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2025
An unquestionably world-class manager, coaching this English generation, clearly focusing on winning next year’s World Cup.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
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“Clearly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clearly. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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clearly
adverb
clear·ly
ˈkli(ə)r-lē 
1
: in a clear manner
was clearly visible
2
: without doubt or question
clearly something had to be done
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