Word
apparent
Phoneticsap·par·ent, stress on the second syllable
US/əˈpɛɹənt/
UK/ɐpˈæɹənt/
Definitions
01obvious or clear
B2 · Upper Intermediate Academic
adj. easy to see or understand clearly.
adj. manifest to the understanding; evident or obvious through observation.
日本語:明白※
“It became apparent that the plan was not going to work.”
“The structural flaws in the bridge became apparent only after the heavy winter rains caused the foundation to shift slightly.”
02seeming but perhaps not real
B2 · Upper Intermediate Academic
adj. appearing to be true, even if it is not actually true.
adj. appearing as such but not necessarily so; used to distinguish a surface impression from the actual reality.
日本語:見かけ※
“The apparent success of the project hid many serious problems.”
“Despite the apparent calm in the boardroom, the directors were deeply divided over the proposed merger and its long-term implications.”
Synonyms
03visible
C1 · Advanced Formal
adj. able to be seen by the eyes.
adj. capable of being seen; visible to the eye or within sight.
Español:visible
“The tiny ship was apparent on the horizon only through binoculars.”
“The subtle variations in the star's brightness were not apparent to the naked eye, requiring sophisticated sensors for detection.”
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “apparent” in context.
Verb
01. become apparent
“It soon became apparent that the company was facing serious financial problems.”
verb + adj
Adjective
02. apparent benefit
“There is no apparent benefit to changing the current system at this stage.”
adj + noun
03. apparent contradiction
“The scientist explained the apparent contradiction between the two sets of data.”
adj + noun
04. apparent difference
“There was no apparent difference in quality between the two brands of coffee.”
adj + noun
05. apparent discrepancy
“The auditor noticed an apparent discrepancy in the monthly budget reports.”
adj + noun
06. apparent effect
“The new law had no apparent effect on the number of traffic accidents.”
adj + noun
07. apparent lack
“The project failed due to an apparent lack of interest from the local community.”
adj + noun
08. apparent success
“Despite its apparent success, the product was eventually withdrawn from the market.”
adj + noun
09. particularly apparent
“The need for reform is particularly apparent in the healthcare sector.”
adv + adj
Real-World Examples
“The appeal of the sweet, strange world to disaffected young people becomes apparent as darker themes emerge.” “It was not immediately clear what motivated the apparent attack.” “England head coach Thomas Tuchel's apparent lack of trust in Trent Alexander-Arnold has been one of the defining features - and a constant narrative - of his time in charge.” “It’s most apparent between NASA and the European Space Agency, which is struggling to find a place in NASA’s Moon Base program after the cancellation of Gateway.” Etymology
From Middle English apparaunt, aparaunt, from Old French aparent, aparant, in turn from Latin appārēns, appārentis, present participle of appāreō.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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