clear cut
clear cut · more clear cut · most clear cut
deutlich, ersichtlich, sichtlich
Straightforward, obvious, simple, or basicStraightforward, obvious, simple, or basic.
» The answer isn't clear-cut.
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2 senses(idiomatic)Straightforward, obvious, simple, or basic.
It looks like a simple enough problem, but the answer might not be as clear cut as you suppose.
ersichtlich, sichtlich, deutlich
Having had all trees cut.
Examples
9 sentencesThe answer isn't clear-cut.
Things aren't quite that clear-cut.
These people don't have clear-cut allegiances.
It is hard to get clear-cut evidence of causality.
People who can express their thoughts in a clear-cut way are very straightforward.
Translations
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By meaning 1
straightforward:
Forms
more clear cut/clearer cut, most clear cut/clearest cut| Comparative | more clear cut / clearer cut Lesson |
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| Superlative | most clear cut / clearest cut Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
4 synonymsWord family
1 related wordsDerivedclear-cutness
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form