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apparent
/əˈpæɹənt/
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What does apparent mean?
adjective
- Capable of being seen, or easily seen; open to view; visible to the eye; within sight or view.
- Clear or manifest to the understanding; plain; evident; obvious; known; palpable; indubitable.
- Appearing to the eye or mind (distinguished from, but not necessarily opposed to, true or real); seeming.
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IPA pronunciation
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She had no side-saddle, and it was very apparent that a firm seat upon the smooth leather beneath her was unattainable sideways.
The men were in earnest conversation, and from their tones it was apparent that they were entirely unaware that they had listeners.
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I think it is often apparent that he is pained by these discrepancies, but loyally tries his best not to show it.
When this was done, it became apparent that much more than half of the entire amount had been offered by two men.
Lydgate’s odious humors and their neighbors’ apparent avoidance of them had an unaccountable date for her in their relief from money difficulties.