evident (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈevɪdənt/

Definition

Easily seen or understood; obvious.

Examples

• Her joy was evident in her smile.

• It was evident that he had not slept well.

• The evidence of a struggle was evident on the floor.

How to Use evident

evident that (prepositional phrase)

Obvious that a particular situation is true. — "It was evident that the project would not be completed on time."

evident from (prepositional phrase)

Obvious based on specific information or signs. — "His exhaustion was evident from his slumped posture."

Synonyms of evident

Words with a similar meaning to evident:

• clear
• obvious
• apparent
• manifest

Antonyms of evident

Words with the opposite meaning to evident:

• hidden
• obscure
• ambiguous

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