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Hyphenation for “clear”

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What is the correct hyphenation for “clear”? The purpose of hyphenation is to separate a word such as "clear" because otherwise it would be too long and would no longer fit on one line. This separation not only saves space it improves the visually flow of the text. This word separation exists in most languages. In English, the word separation of “clear” is based on the speech syllables. The separating syllable in linguistics is therefore the smallest group of sounds in the natural flow of speech. As a separator, the classic hyphen is usually used: „clear“ ⟶ „clear“.

Hyphens are occasionally used to denote syllabification, as in syl-la-bi-fi-ca-tion. Various British and North American dictionaries use an interpunct, sometimes called a "middle dot" or "hyphenation point", for this purpose, as in syl·la·bi·fi·ca·tion. This allows the hyphen to be reserved only for places where a hard hyphen is intended (for example, self-con·scious, un·self-con·scious, long-stand·ing). Similarly, hyphens may be used to indicate how a word is being or should be spelled. For example, W-O-R-D spells "word".

Definitions of "clear"

clear >> /ˈklɪr/

Definition: [adverb] So as to be out of the way of or away from.
Example: he leapt clear of the car

Synonyms of "clear"

away from | apart from | beyond | at a distance from | at a safe distance from | out of contact with |

Definition: [adverb] Completely.
Example: he had time to get clear away

Synonyms of "clear"

completely | entirely | thoroughly | fully | wholly | totally | utterly | quite | altogether |

Definition: [verb] Remove an obstruction or unwanted item or items from.
Example: the drive had been cleared of snow

Synonyms of "clear"

empty | void |

Definition: [verb] Remove (an obstruction or unwanted item) from somewhere.
Example: Karen cleared the dirty plates

Synonyms of "clear"

empty | void |

Definition: [verb] Get past or over (something) safely or without touching it.
Example: the plane rose high enough to clear the trees

Synonyms of "clear"

go over | get past | go above | pass over | sail over |

Definition: [verb] Officially show or declare (someone) to be innocent.

Synonyms of "clear"

acquit | declare innocent | find not guilty |

Definition: [verb] Give official approval or authorization to.

Synonyms of "clear"

authorize | give permission | permit | allow | pass | accept | endorse | license | sanction | give approval to | give one's seal of approval to | give consent to |

Definition: [verb] Earn or gain (an amount of money) as a net profit.

Synonyms of "clear"

net | make a profit of | realize a profit of | take home | pocket |

Definition: [adjective] Easy to perceive, understand, or interpret.
Example: clear and precise directions

Synonyms of "clear"

understandable | comprehensible | intelligible | easy to understand | plain | direct | uncomplicated | explicit | lucid | perspicuous | coherent | logical | distinct | simple | straightforward | clearly expressed | unambiguous | clear-cut | crystal clear | accessible | user-friendly |

Definition: [adjective] (of a substance) transparent; unclouded.
Example: the clear glass of the French windows

Synonyms of "clear"

transparent | limpid | pellucid | translucent | crystalline | crystal clear | glassy | glasslike |

Definition: [adjective] Free of any obstructions or unwanted objects.
Example: with a clear road ahead he shifted into high gear

Synonyms of "clear"

unobstructed | unblocked | passable | unimpeded | open | empty | free | unlimited | unrestricted | unhindered |

Definition: [adjective] Not touching; away from.
Example: the truck was wedged in the ditch, one wheel clear of the ground

Definition: [adjective] (of a sum of money) net.

Synonyms of "clear"

after taxes | after deductions | take-home | clear | final |

Definition: [adjective] Denoting a palatalized form of the sound of the letter l (as in leaf in most accents of English).