evident — clearly seen or understood; obvious
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: clearly seen or understood; obvious
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈevɪdənt/
Example Sentences
- His love for pizza was evident from the cheese stains on his shirt.
- It became evident that the cat was the real boss of the house when it kicked the dog off the couch.
- The student's lack of preparation was evident during the presentation.
evident
ADJECTIVE[/ˈevɪdənt/]
clearly seen or understood; obvious
The evidence is clearly obvious
Ev finds a dent - evidence so evident!
The incident makes it evident - even the president can't hide the truth!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'evidens' meaning 'clear' or 'obvious,' derived from 'e-' (out) and 'videre' (to see), literally meaning 'seen clearly' or 'visible.'
Breakdown
e- (out) + vid (see) + -ent (adjective suffix) = evident
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
“The results make it evident that we need changes.”
“His guilt was evident from his nervous behavior.”
“The problem became evident after the test.”
“It's quite evident that he's lying.”
“The truth is self-evident.”
📝Examples
“His love for pizza was evident from the cheese stains on his shirt.”
“It became evident that the cat was the real boss of the house when it kicked the dog off the couch.”
“The student's lack of preparation was evident during the presentation.”
“The economic impact of the policy change is evident in the latest statistics.”
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