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Something is evident when you can see it easily. If the sun is out, it is evident that it is daytime. You can see it with your eyes!
When something is evident, it is clear. You don't have to guess. For example, if it is raining, it is evident that you need an umbrella.
Use evident to say that a fact is easy to understand. It is more formal than 'clear.' You might say, 'It is evident that the team worked hard on this project.'
In professional writing, evident is a great way to introduce a conclusion. It suggests that the evidence supports your claim. It adds weight to your argument.
Evident often appears in academic discourse. It implies that a conclusion is logically derived from observable data. It is a nuanced way to state that a premise is beyond reasonable doubt.
Etymologically rooted in the Latin evidens, the word carries a weight of 'manifest truth.' In literary contexts, it describes a reality that is undeniable, often used to highlight the contrast between perception and objective truth.
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- Adjective meaning clear.
- Comes from Latin 'to see'.
- Used in formal writing.
- Noun form is evidence.
Hey there! Let's talk about evident. When we say something is evident, we mean it is super clear—it's right there in front of everyone.
Think of it as the opposite of a hidden secret. If someone is smiling, their happiness is evident. You don't need to be a detective to spot it!
In school or work, we use this word when we want to sound professional. Instead of saying 'it's obvious,' you can say 'it is evident that...' to sound a bit more polished and smart.
The word evident comes from the Latin word evidens. This splits into ex- (meaning 'out') and videre (meaning 'to see').
So, literally, it means 'seen out' or 'brought out into the light.' It entered English in the 14th century via Old French.
It's part of a huge family of words related to sight, like video, vision, and invisible. Isn't it cool how we still use roots from thousands of years ago today?
You will often see evident paired with 'it is' or 'become.' For example, 'It became evident that we were lost.'
It is quite a formal word. You wouldn't usually use it while hanging out with friends at a pizza place, but it is perfect for essays, reports, or serious discussions.
Common collocations include self-evident, clearly evident, and make evident. These help you emphasize just how clear something really is.
1. Self-evident: Something that needs no proof because it is so obvious. Example: 'It is a self-evident truth that we all need air to breathe.'
2. Make evident: To show something clearly. Example: 'His actions made his frustration evident.'
3. Be evident to all: Everyone can see it. Example: 'The improvement in her skills was evident to all.'
4. Barely evident: Hard to see. Example: 'The scratch on the car was barely evident.'
5. Readily evident: Very easy to see. Example: 'The solution was readily evident to the team.'
Evident is an adjective, so it describes nouns. It is pronounced EV-ih-dent with the stress on the first syllable.
It rhymes with president, resident, and precedent. It doesn't have a plural form because adjectives in English don't change for number.
Remember, it is usually followed by 'that' clauses or 'in' phrases. For example: 'It is evident that he tried' or 'The joy was evident in her eyes.'
Fun Fact
It shares a root with the word 'video'!
Pronunciation Guide
Crisp 't' at the end.
The 'e' sound is softer.
Common Errors
- Mispronouncing the middle 'i'
- Stress on the wrong syllable
- Dropping the final 't'
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Great for essays
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Grammar to Know
Adjective usage
The evident truth.
Examples by Level
It is evident that the sky is blue.
clear
adjective usage
It is evident that he is happy.
The change was evident to everyone.
Her talent is evident.
It is evident that they are tired.
The mistake was evident.
Is the answer evident?
It is evident to me.
The goal is evident.
It became evident that we needed a plan.
His disappointment was evident.
The impact of the storm was evident.
It is evident that she studied hard.
The pattern is quite evident.
Changes were evident in the report.
The truth was evident.
It is evident to all of us.
It is evident that the policy failed.
The tension in the room was evident.
The benefits are self-evident.
It is evident from the data that sales are up.
The influence of his mentor is evident.
Her passion is evident in her work.
It is evident that time is running out.
The need for change is evident.
The correlation between the two variables is evident.
It is evident that the hypothesis is flawed.
The irony of the situation was evident.
Her influence is evident in the new design.
The decline in quality is evident.
It is evident that the consensus has shifted.
The logic of the argument is self-evident.
The underlying cause is now evident.
The structural decay of the building was painfully evident.
It is evident that the author intended a double meaning.
The cultural shift is evident in the literature.
Such a conclusion is self-evident to any expert.
The nuance of the text is not immediately evident.
The disparity in wealth is clearly evident.
The evolution of the style is evident.
The subtext is evident to the reader.
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Idioms & Expressions
"self-evident truth"
obvious fact
Freedom is a self-evident truth.
formal"make one's position evident"
state clearly
He made his position evident.
formal"barely evident"
hardly visible
The change was barely evident.
neutral"painfully evident"
obvious and uncomfortable
His lack of preparation was painfully evident.
neutral"readily evident"
easy to spot
The error was readily evident.
formalEasily Confused
similar spelling
noun vs adjective
The evidence is evident.
Sentence Patterns
It is evident that [clause]
It is evident that he is tired.
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Nouns
Verbs
Adjectives
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How to Use It
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Formality Scale
Häufige Fehler
We say something is evident IN something else.
While 'very' is okay, 'clearly' is more common.
Evident is an adjective, not a verb.
Use 'that' to introduce a clause.
Grammar structure error.
Tips
Memory Palace
Imagine a giant eye looking at a sign that says EVIDENT.
Academic Writing
Use it to introduce your main points.
Legal Context
Lawyers use this word all the time.
Adjective Rule
Always describe a noun or use it with 'be'.
Stress
Stress the first syllable.
Don't say 'evidented'
Use the noun 'evidence' instead.
Root word
It comes from 'video'.
Flashcards
Pair it with 'obvious'.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
E-VID-ent: I see (VID) it clearly!
Visual Association
A bright light shining on a hidden object.
Word Web
Herausforderung
Write 3 sentences using 'evident'.
Wortherkunft
Latin
Original meaning: To see out
Kultureller Kontext
None.
Used frequently in legal and academic contexts.
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
School
- It is evident that...
- The answer is evident.
Conversation Starters
"What is something that is evident in your life?"
Journal Prompts
Describe a time when a truth became evident to you.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
8 FragenNo, it is an adjective.
Use it with 'is' or 'became'.
Yes, it is fairly formal.
Yes, but 'clearly evident' is better.
No.
Evidence.
Yes, in writing.
No, it is the opposite.
Teste dich selbst
The sun is ___. (evident/hidden)
The sun is easy to see.
What does evident mean?
Evident means clear.
Evident is a verb.
It is an adjective.
Word
Bedeutung
Synonyms.
It is evident that...
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Summary
If something is evident, it is as clear as day.
- Adjective meaning clear.
- Comes from Latin 'to see'.
- Used in formal writing.
- Noun form is evidence.
Memory Palace
Imagine a giant eye looking at a sign that says EVIDENT.
Academic Writing
Use it to introduce your main points.
Legal Context
Lawyers use this word all the time.
Adjective Rule
Always describe a noun or use it with 'be'.
Beispiel
It was evident from her tired eyes that she had been working late every night this week.
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