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Clear fed

Grammar usage guide and real-world examples

USAGE SUMMARY

The phrase "Clear fed" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It may be intended to describe a state of being well-fed or satisfied, but it lacks clarity and context. Example: "After the feast, I felt clear fed and ready for a nap."

⚠ May contain grammatical issues

News & Media

Encyclopedias

Science

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

1 human-written examples

It is not at all clear, Fed officials say, that the slowdown of the last few months will not give way to another resurgence in growth and inflation pressures.

News & Media

The New York Times

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

58 human-written examples

Rising as a clear, snow-fed mountain stream more than 12,000 feet (3,700 metres) above sea level in the Rocky Mountains, the Rio Grande descends across steppes and deserts, watering rich agricultural regions as it flows on its way to the Gulf of Mexico.

After all, the science remains clear: Breast-fed babies have a fewer respiratory infections and lower risks of developing Type 2 diabetes, asthma or becoming obese, and mothers who breast-fed are less likely to develop breast and ovarian cancer, osteoporosis, high blood pressure and heart disease, among many other benefits.

News & Media

The New York Times

Still, given the sheer brazenness of these crimes, it was clear the feds had to do something.

News & Media

Vice

Relax by the palm trees at Mataranka -Bitter Springs Hot Thermal Pools where you'll find crystal clear spring-fed thermal pools.

News & Media

Huffington Post

Of course, every cannabis sale in Colorado today – retail or medicinal – also remains technically federally illegal, but as today's festivities should make abundantly clear, the Feds have finally blinked in the face of a large and growing marijuana majority.

News & Media

Vice

Of course, every cannabis sale in Colorado today retail or medicinal also remains technically federally illegal, but as today's festivities should make abundantly clear, the Feds have finally blinked in the face of a large and growing marijuana majority.

News & Media

Vice

Since the memos make it clear the feds make no promises regarding marijuana laws, he added, "it's possible that even with a future Clinton presidency you could get a different response and with a Republican you could get a radically different one". .

News & Media

Vice

The dendrogram generated by supervised hierarchical clustering shows a clear separation between fed and fasted conditions.

But it was not clear how this fed into the decision-making about their final placement.

To further crank up Matt's adrenaline level as he looks for evidence to clear himself, the feds want the drug money -- now.

News & Media

The New York Times
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Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When aiming for clarity, prioritize established phrases like "well-fed" or "clearly sustained" over the less common combination of "clear fed".

Common error

Avoid assuming "clear fed" is a standard way to describe being well-fed or sustained. Instead, use more conventional expressions to ensure clear communication.

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Digital Humanist | Computational Linguist | CEO @Ludwig.guru

Source & Trust

82%

Authority and reliability

2.8/5

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Real-world application tested

Linguistic Context

The phrase "clear fed" functions as a descriptive phrase, though its non-standard usage makes its grammatical role less defined. Ludwig's analysis indicates the phrase is not grammatically correct.

Expression frequency: Rare

Frequent in

News & Media

33%

Encyclopedias

17%

Science

50%

Less common in

Formal & Business

0%

Wiki

0%

Reference

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, the phrase "clear fed" is an uncommon and grammatically questionable expression. While the intention is often to describe being well-nourished or sustained, its non-standard usage can lead to miscommunication. As Ludwig AI points out, it's not grammatically correct, and "aiResponseStatus" confirms its lack of clarity. For clearer communication, established alternatives such as "well-fed", "clearly sustained", or "well nourished" are recommended. Ludwig examples mostly showcase instances where “clear” and “fed” appear separately, suggesting the combination is not a recognized phrase. Usage appears sporadically across News & Media, Encyclopedias and Scientific sources, but its overall frequency remains rare.

FAQs

How can I describe someone who has eaten enough and is satisfied?

Instead of using "clear fed", you can say they are "well-fed", "full", or "satiated".

Is "clear fed" grammatically correct?

While understandable, "clear fed" isn't considered standard English. It's better to use established terms like "well-fed" or rephrase your sentence.

What's a more common way to express that something is clearly providing sustenance?

Rather than "clear fed", consider phrases such as "clearly sustained" or "well nourished" to convey that something is evidently providing the necessary support or nutrients.

Are there contexts where "clear fed" might be appropriate?

While rare, "clear fed" might be used creatively or metaphorically in specific contexts. However, for general communication, sticking to standard expressions is advisable.

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