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ap·par·ent
 apparent
- pronunciation:
pae
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[or]
peI
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
visible, plain, or clearly seen.
The flaws in the construction were quite apparent.- synonyms:
- clear, overt, plain, visible
- antonyms:
- hidden, obscured
- similar words:
- bare, clear-cut, conspicuous, discernible, exposed, manifest, naked, observable, open, ostensive, outstanding, perceivable, perceptible, prominent, public, uncovered
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| definition 2: |
clear to the perception or understanding; obvious.
It was apparent to everyone that he was lying.- synonyms:
- clear, distinct, evident, manifest, noticeable, obvious, plain
- antonyms:
- implicit, inner, obscure
- similar words:
- blatant, clear-cut, conspicuous, ostensive, patent, unmistakable
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| definition 3: |
seeming to be so at first observation, but not necessarily so; ostensible.
The apparent loser of the race ended up the winner.
- synonyms:
- alleged, likely, ostensible, ostensive, probable, seeming
- antonyms:
- actual, real
- similar words:
- assumed, outward, plausible, presumedly, reputed, specious
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| related words: |
appreciable, certain, distinct, external, glaring, overt, probable, pronounced, striking, superficial, tangible, transparent |
| derivations: |
apparently (adv.), apparentness (n.) |
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