Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Clearly visible or noticeable; conspicuous: The phrase "in evidence" describes something that is readily apparent to the eye or mind, something that can be easily seen or observed.

Usage

• "In evidence" is used as an adjective phrase, typically following a verb like "be" or "make." It describes the state of something being clearly present and observable.
• It often implies that the thing being described is prominent or deliberately shown.

Examples

• (The signs of the drought were clearly visible everywhere.)
• (He ensured his new car was conspicuously parked where his friends could see it.)
• (Traditional costumes are very noticeable during the festival.)

Advanced Usage

• "Much in evidence": A common intensifier meaning "very noticeable" or "highly visible."
  • Concern for the environment is much in evidence in the company's new policies. (Concern for the environment is very apparent in the new policies.)
• "To be in evidence": The standard construction to state that something is observable.
  • A spirit of cooperation was in evidence at the meeting. (A cooperative attitude was clearly present at the meeting.)

Variants and Related Words

• Evident (adj): Plain or obvious; clearly seen or understood.
  • It was evident that she had prepared thoroughly.
• Evidence (n): The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.
  • The prosecutor presented new evidence to the court.

Synonyms

• Conspicuous: Standing out so as to be clearly visible.
• Apparent: Clearly visible or understood; obvious.
• Noticeable: Easily seen or noticed; clear or apparent.

Antonyms

• Hidden: Kept out of sight; concealed.
• Inconspicuous: Not clearly visible or attracting attention.

Related Phrases

• To bring/call something into evidence: To present something as proof or to make it noticeable. (This is a more formal or legal usage related to the noun "evidence.")
  • The lawyer sought to bring the document into evidence.

Adjective

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