apparent
/ə'pærənt/
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The effects of the drought are apparent to anyone who sees the parched fields.
Definition
- Adjective:
- Clearly visible or understood; obvious: Refers to something that is easily seen, recognized, or understood by the mind or senses.
- Seeming real or true, but not necessarily so: Refers to an impression or appearance that may differ from the underlying reality or truth.
Examples of Usage
- Clearly visible or understood:
- The damage to the building was apparent to everyone.
- It became apparent that we had made a serious mistake.
- Seeming real or true, but not necessarily so:
- She managed the project with apparent ease, though it was very difficult.
- His apparent indifference hid his true feelings of concern.
Advanced Usage
- "For all (one's) apparent...": Used to introduce a contrast between how someone or something seems and the actual truth.
- For all his apparent confidence, he was very nervous inside.
- "It is apparent that...": A formal phrase used to state that something is clearly true or evident.
- It is apparent that the system needs to be updated.
Variants and Related Words
- Apparently (adverb): According to what is seen or understood; seemingly.
- He is apparently on vacation, as his office is empty.
- Apparentness (noun, rare): The quality of being apparent.
Synonyms
- Evident: Clearly seen or understood.
- Obvious: Easily perceived or understood; clear.
- Manifest: Clear or obvious to the eye or mind.
- Seeming: Appearing to be true or real, but not necessarily so.
- Ostensible: Stated or appearing to be true, but not necessarily so.
Antonyms
- Hidden: Kept out of sight; concealed.
- Unclear: Not easy to see, hear, or understand.
- Real: Actually existing as a thing or occurring in fact; not imagined or supposed.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Heir apparent: A person who is legally entitled to inherit a title, position, or property.
- The prince is the heir apparent to the throne.
The effects of the drought are apparent to anyone who sees the parched fields.
Adjective
- appearing as such but not necessarily so
- for all his apparent wealth he had no money to pay the rent
- the committee investigated some apparent discrepancies
- the ostensible truth of their theories
- his seeming honesty
- clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
- the effects of the drought are apparent to anyone who sees the parched fields
- evident hostility
- manifest disapproval
- patent advantages
- made his meaning plain
- it is plain that he is no reactionary
- in plain view