Where does “clearly” come from?
Clearly derives from Middle English clerli, from Old French clerement, from Latin clāre, meaning "brightly" or "distinctly."
clearly (English): In a clear manner; Without a doubt; obviously; To...
Definitions
- In a clear manner; Without a doubt; obviously; To...
Ancestry of “clearly”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Middle English | clerli | — |