Apparent

Quick meaning: Apparent is an adjective meaning Capable of being seen, or easily seen; open to view; visible to the eye; within sight or view.

Meaning

Capable of being seen, or easily seen; open to view; visible to the eye; within sight or view.

More Meanings

1. Clear or manifest to the understanding; plain; evident; obvious; known; palpable; indubitable.
2. Appearing to the eye or mind (distinguished from, but not necessarily opposed to, true or real); seeming.

Example Sentences

make apparent

become apparent

for no apparent reason

Her disappointment was apparent to everyone.

Synonyms for apparent

Depending on context, synonyms include visible, conspicuous, distinct, plain, obvious, clear.

Antonyms for apparent

Common opposites include latent, hidden, invisible, ambiguous, obscure.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include manifest, seeable, visible, ostensible, seeming, obvious.

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