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Wordabulary

patent

Pronunciation
Adjective B2 Upper-intermediate Also a noun

Quick answer

Obvious and easy to see; clear.

"It was a patent lie, and everyone knew it."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

obvious blatant

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "It was a _____ lie, and everyone knew it."

Answer: patent

In your own words, what does "patent" mean?

Obvious and easy to see; clear.

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