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Collocation

clear answer

adjective + noun adjective + noun

Definition

an answer that is easy to understand and not confusing or ambiguous

'clear answer' is a common English collocation. an answer that is easy to understand and not confusing or ambiguous

Visual cue for clear answer

clear + answer

“I need a clear answer before I can make a decision.”

Examples

  • Can you give me a _____ answer by tomorrow?
  • The instructions are confusing, and I still don't have a _____ answer.
  • After several emails, we finally got a _____ answer from customer support.
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  • Please provide a _____ answer, not a vague promise.
  • His explanation was long, but it didn't lead to a _____ answer.
  • The judge asked for a _____ answer to a simple question.
  • We can't move forward without a _____ answer from the supplier.
  • In interviews, try to give a _____ answer and support it with one example.
  • The data suggests several possibilities, so there isn't a _____ answer yet.