clear vs obvious

Both 'clear' and 'obvious' are adjectives used to describe something that is easily understood or perceived. They are often interchangeable, but 'clear' is more commonly used in a wider range of contexts. The choice between them may depend on personal preference or the specific nuance you want to convey.

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clear

The word 'clear' is a common adjective used to describe something that is easy to perceive, understand, or see.

You can use 'clear' to describe something that is easily understood, visible, or obvious. It is a versatile adjective that can be applied to various situations.

Examples:

The instructions were clear and easy to follow.
Her explanation made it clear why she was upset.
The water in the lake was so clear that you could see the fish swimming.

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The original wording was insufficiently clear.
This involves a clear allocation of responsibilities.
The contrast between Solaris and Stalker is clear.
I thought our relationship was perfectly clear.
Investors need a clear and predictable regulatory framework.
In February Parliament sent a very clear message.
Percy's ultimatum was pretty clear.
Foreign language assistants in Europe have no clear status.
The president was absolutely clear about your proposals.
This resolution makes that very clear.
Confidence and stability require a clear institutional framework.
Luke was overwhelmingly clear when last we spoke.
Certified taste is a clear differentiating mark from competition.
Both programs include a clear message listing the affected packages.
The Council regulation is clear on this.
Satellite photos look clear over Wyoming and Connecticut.
Montgomery did push Rommel clear across North Africa.
Maintain coverage until we're clear.
Ambassador G'Kar requesting clear channel to Narn Military.
The killer thinks the coast is clear.

Alternatives:

evident
transparent
unambiguous
apparent
plain

obvious

The word 'obvious' is an adjective used to describe something that is easily perceived or understood without the need for explanation.

You can use 'obvious' to describe something that is easily seen, understood, or recognized without much thought. It implies that the fact or situation is clear and apparent.

Examples:

It was obvious that he was lying.
The answer to the question was so obvious that everyone knew it.
The mistake in the report was glaringly obvious.

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But your dream approach is obvious.
Everybody's so're missing the obvious.
No obvious connection other than being 20-something and single.
That should be obvious to a watcher.
Non-transparent market conditions are an obvious obstacle to competitive railway services.
The need for such initiatives is obvious.
Please continue stating the perfectly obvious.
There is a more obvious explanation.
I eliminated all the obvious answers.
Jellybean's out for obvious reasons.
Obsoletism has never been so obvious.
Necessity for your compromises is obvious.
It's something we monitor carefully for obvious reasons.
Eduardo presented With obvious signs of itp.
Trying to hide his obvious guilt.
That's the most obvious anachronism.
It is a robust plant with obvious Indica-style growing traits.
Despite their obvious importance, distributions have attracted little attention from developers.
Your literary reference is admirable but slightly obvious.
These things do become pretty obvious eventually.

Alternatives:

evident
clear-cut
manifest
patent
self-evident

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