We are clear now vs We are now clear

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings. 'We are clear now' implies that a situation or misunderstanding has been resolved, while 'We are now clear' suggests that clarity has been achieved at the present moment.

Last updated: April 04, 2024 • 641 views

We are clear now

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that a situation or misunderstanding has been resolved.

This phrase is used to convey that any confusion or uncertainty has been removed and that things are understood or settled.

Examples:

After discussing the issue, we are clear now about what needs to be done.
Thanks for explaining, I am clear now on how to proceed.
With the new guidelines, we are clear now on the company's expectations.
Let's review the plan to ensure we are clear now on the details.
The instructions were confusing at first, but we are clear now after the demonstration.

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We are clear now
I also welcome the fact that we are very clear now that this is not about tax harmonisation in any way, but about administrative systems.
Mr Tomlinson. I think we are now clear about the text concerning the resolution.
What is it going to be like? That will very much depend on how clear we are now and what we are capable of achieving today.
Mr. Young blood, are we clear now?
Mr. Young blood, are we clear now?
Well, if I am, we better move fast, 'cause those tracks are clear now.
Ok, the most obscure things are clear now! (I hope so).
Thanks to the two reports we are debating today, this does at least seem to be clear now.
Thanks the question is clear now.
Pretty clear now what Haskell meant by that.
The motive is quite clear now.
But it's clear now, I was chasing a married woman.
No. Things only start to looking clear now.
The garden will be clear now.
We're trying to clear now.
Yes, you're clear now.
It's all clear now. Expelled away by the collective conscience, that never tolerates the weak.
You're free and clear now, brother.
It's clear now was wrong.
Gentlemen, it's clear now.

Alternatives:

We now understand clearly.
We have clarity now.
We are no longer confused.
We have resolved the misunderstanding.
We have achieved clarity.

We are now clear

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate that clarity has been achieved at the present moment.

This phrase is used to express that understanding or a clear perspective has been reached at the current time.

Examples:

After the explanation, we are now clear on the new policy.
Having reviewed the data, we are now clear about the next steps.
With the additional information, we are now clear on the project requirements.
Let's summarize to ensure we are now clear on the key points.
The presentation was informative, and we are now clear on the objectives.

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We are now clear
Mr Tomlinson. I think we are now clear about the text concerning the resolution.
We are now giving a clear signal to South Korea to abandon unfair methods of competition in shipbuilding.
I also welcome the fact that we are very clear now that this is not about tax harmonisation in any way, but about administrative systems.
"We've got to support the transition to NBN, and when we look at the original timetable for NBN to where we are now, it's clear that the ADSL network needs to perform strongly for a little bit longer," Riley said.
With the cuts we are facing now it's clear that our life expectancy will be greatly reduced.
There has been a change of style and tone since Commissioner Ashton replaced Commissioner Mandelson and now we are receiving clear signals that there is a change of substance too.
Mr. Young blood, are we clear now?
Mr. Young blood, are we clear now?
Your lungs are now clear of blood and endometrial tissue.
There are now clear guidelines for state aid to rail transport.
The recommendations are now clear in the amendments tabled by the MEPs and myself as rapporteur.
The outstanding issues are now clear.
Furthermore, there are now clear references to data protection provisions for data transmission and processing.
The results are now clear to see.
The irresponsible and criminal consequences of their actions are now clear for all to see.
I think the reasons for this glaring contradiction between what is said and what is done are now clear.
What is new is that scourges like climate change - until recently described as a future threat - are now clear and present dangers.
There are now clear indications that 20% of the total number of diseases in industrialised countries are related to environmental factors.
The results are now clear for all to see.
All her tests are now clear! ... Marsha, Oklahoma

Alternatives:

We have achieved clarity now.
We now have a clear understanding.
We are currently clear.
We are now certain.
We now see things clearly.

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