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ev·i·dence
 evidence
- pronunciation:
- e
v
dihns
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- phrases:
- in evidence
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the basis for belief; that which constitutes proof of something.
Scientists have not yet found evidence of life on distant planets.The police still have no solid evidence to back up their theory.The illegal drugs will be used as evidence in court.
- synonyms:
- demonstration, proof, substantiation, testimony
- similar words:
- confirmation, fact, grounds, token, verification, witness
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| definition 2: |
trace or indication.
His fingerprints were evidence of his having been in the apartment at some time.- synonyms:
- indication, manifestation, mark, sign, trace
- similar words:
- clue, demonstration, index, lead, proof, show, token, vestige
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| definition 3: |
factual information presented as testimony in a court of law.
Two witnesses gave evidence that the suspect had threatened the victim.- synonyms:
- testimony
- similar words:
- affidavit, deposition, documentation, exhibit, fact, testimonial, witness
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| related words: |
argument, data, excuse, exhibit, ground, indication, information, testimony, warrant |
| phrase: |
in evidence |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
evidenced, evidencing |
| definition 1: |
to make manifest or clear.
Having heard about the accident, he evidenced his concern over the child's condition.- synonyms:
- demonstrate, display, evince, exhibit, express, manifest, reveal, show
- similar words:
- indicate, signify, write
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| definition 2: |
to support with evidence.
She evidenced her views by citing clinical studies.- synonyms:
- corroborate, demonstrate, document, exhibit, manifest, prove, substantiate, support, testify, vouch, witness
- similar words:
- attest, certify, confirm, establish, validate, verify, vindicate, warrant
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| related words: |
authenticate, betray, declare, express, prove, show, testify, witness |
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