apparent
Pronunciation
Adjective
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
Easy to see or understand, or seeming true based on what can be observed.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
evident
obvious
Antonyms
hidden
unclear
Usage notes
"Apparent" can describe something clearly true, but it can also describe something that only seems true, as in "his apparent calm hid real nerves".
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "It became _____ halfway through the meeting that no one had read the report."
Answer: apparent
In your own words, what does "apparent" mean?
Easy to see or understand, or seeming true based on what can be observed.
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