Clear away

phrasal verb

To remove or tidy something.

After the party, we had to clear away a lot of trash.
Visual representation of "clear away" - To remove or tidy something

Often appears as...

  • clear away the mess
  • clear away the dishes
phrasal verb

To go away or disappear.

The rain should clear away by the afternoon.
Visual representation of "clear away" - To go away or disappear

Often appears as...

  • rain clearing away
  • fog clearing away
phrasal verb

To remove or tidy something.

After the party, we had to clear away a lot of trash.
Visual representation of "clear away" - To remove or tidy something

Often appears as...

  • clear away the mess
  • clear away the dishes
phrasal verb

To go away or disappear.

The rain should clear away by the afternoon.
Visual representation of "clear away" - To go away or disappear

Often appears as...

  • rain clearing away
  • fog clearing away
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Physical Action

Often involves handling objects to tidy.

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Could you clear away the toys here?
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Post-Event

Used after events to describe cleaning tasks.

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Help me clear away the decorations now that the guests have left.
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Meal Related

Commonly said after meals, referring to dishes or food.

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Once we've eaten, let's clear away the plates.
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