Clear and Get across

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Clear verb - To rid the surface of (as an area) from things in the way.

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Get across and clear are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Get across" instead a verb "Clear".

Nearby Words: clean, cleared, clearly, clearing, clearness

Get across verb - To make plain or understandable.

Usage example: what I'm trying to get across is that there simply is no money for the project

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Clear and get across are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Clear" instead a verb "Get across".

In Revenge of the Sith, Master Yoda helps get the entire Jedi Order put to the sword because he couldn't get across to Anakin how important it was to be clear-headed when he tries to change what his visions show him.

Source: Poor Communication Kills / Live-Action Films

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