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User_gary Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

I'm not clear about the meaning of the words

I know we can't say "Can you please clear the meaning of the sentence", but I often hear people say "I'm not clear about the meaning of the words/phrases/expressions".

I wonder if this expression is correct.
  

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Hi, I know we can't say "Can you please clear the meaning of the sentence", You need the verb form 'clarify' here. 'Can you please . .

— Clive

  • Hi, I know we can't say "Can you please clear the meaning of the sentence", You need the verb form 'clarify' here.
  • 'Can you please .
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  • clarify, ie make clear .
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Hi,

I know we can't say "Can you please clear the meaning of the sentence",

You need the verb form 'clarify' here. 'Can you please . . . clarify, ie make clear . . . '



but I often hear people say "I'm not clear about the meaning of the words/phrases/expressions".

I wonder if this expression is correct. Yes. 'Clear' here is an adjective.
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