Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

in the clear

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.25 in modern English

Syllables: in- the -clear
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

Not guilty or not suspected of wrongdoing.

American usage

prep_phrase

Transmitted without encryption or scrambling.

prep_phrase

No longer in danger.

Example Sentences

"Offshore sports betting . . .is judged illegal in the U.S. under laws originally drawn up in the '60s; sites offering casino-style virtual gaming claimed they were in the clear."
"FM radio stations are broadcast in the clear."
"“Think we're in the clear?” Leif asked, still studying the rooftops and doorways for new threats. Before Nick could answer, the whole world exploded in fire and smoke."

Usage

American usage

Questions

What does in the clear mean?: Not guilty or not suspected of wrongdoing.

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