in evidence

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The phrase "in evidence" means that something is clearly visible or noticeable. When we say something is "in evidence," we are saying that it can be easily seen or observed.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "in evidence" to describe things, people, or situations that are obvious and present.
• It is often used in more formal contexts, such as in writing, news reports, or discussions.

Examples:

1. "The decorations were in evidence at the party, making it very festive."
2. "During the meeting, her enthusiasm was in evidence when she spoke about her project."
3. "The team's hard work was in evidence in their impressive performance."

Advanced Usage:

• In legal contexts, "in evidence" can also refer to items or information that are presented in a court to support a case. For example, "The lawyer presented several documents that were in evidence to prove his point."

Word Variants:

• Evidence (noun): Information or proof that supports a claim. For example, "The evidence was overwhelming."
• Evident (adjective): Something that is clear or obvious. For example, "It was evident that he was happy."

Different Meanings:

• While "in evidence" typically means something is visible, the root word "evidence" can also refer to proof or facts that help to support an argument.

Synonyms:

• Visible
• Apparent
• Clear
• Obvious
• Present

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• There aren’t specific idioms or phrasal verbs that use "in evidence," but you could use related phrases:
  • "Come to light" (to become known or evident)
  • "Stand out" (to be clearly noticeable)

Summary:

"In evidence" is a phrase that means something is clearly seen or noticeable. You can use it in various contexts, especially when discussing things that are obvious or easily observable.

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Adjective

1. clearly to be seen
   • they were much in evidence during the fighting
   • she made certain that her engagement ring was in evidence