English Synonym Finder

apparent

Definitions

Clearly visible or understood; obvious.

Seeming real or true, but not necessarily so.

Examples

It became apparent that the meeting would last much longer than expected.

Despite his apparent calm, he was actually quite nervous about the presentation.

The reason for his sudden departure was not immediately apparent to the rest of the group.

Synonyms

evident obvious clear manifest noticeable visible perceptible

Antonyms

obscure hidden ambiguous vague uncertain concealed unclear