apparent
word
/əˈpɛɹənt/
uh-PAIR-uhnt
/ɐpˈæɹənt/
uh-PA-ruhnt
Definition
Something that is apparent is easy to see, notice, or understand, though it might not be true beneath the surface. Can also mean something only seeming to be true.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal contexts. Often followed by 'that' or 'from', e.g., 'It is apparent that...'. Be careful: can suggest something only seems true rather than actually is. Not always positive; may imply doubt.
Spanish: aparente - evidentePortuguese (BR): aparente - evidentePortuguese (PT): aparente - evidenteChinese (Simplified): 明显的 - 表面的Chinese (Traditional): 明顯的 - 表面的Hindi: स्पष्ट - ظاهرArabic: واضح - ظاهريBengali: স্পষ্ট - প্রকাশ্য - প্রতীয়মানRussian: очевидный - явный - кажущийсяJapanese: 明らかな - 一見したところのVietnamese: rõ ràng - hiển nhiên - bề ngoàiKorean: 분명한 - 겉보기의Turkish: görünür - belli - barizUrdu: ظاہر - نمایاں - بظاہرIndonesian: jelas - tampak - tampaknya
Example Sentences
It was apparent that she was tired.
basic
The damage to the car was apparent after the accident.
basic
No apparent reason was given for the delay.
basic
His apparent happiness hid his real feelings.
natural
From his expression, it was apparent he wasn’t interested.
natural
The solution seems apparent, but it might not work in practice.
natural