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adjective |
| definition 1: |
easily seen or plain.
The small cracks in the wall were not apparent from a distance.- synonyms:
- clear, plain, visible
- antonyms:
- hidden, obscured
- similar words:
- conspicuous, naked, open, prominent, public
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| definition 2: |
clear to one's understanding; obvious.
It is apparent that Rachel likes you very much.- synonyms:
- clear, distinct, evident, noticeable, obvious, plain
- antonyms:
- obscure
- similar words:
- conspicuous
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| definition 3: |
seeming to be so at first, but not necessarily so.
The apparent winner of the race was later disqualified.- synonyms:
- likely, probable
- antonyms:
- real
- similar words:
- outward, presumedly
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| related words: |
certain, distinct, glaring, striking, transparent |
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| derivations: |
apparently (adv.), apparentness (n.) |
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