Word
evidence
Phoneticsev·i·dence, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɛvədəns/
UK/ˈɛvɪdəns/
Definitions
01proof or signs
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. facts or information that help you believe something is true or exists.
n. the available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid. Uncountable in general usage.
日本語:証拠※
“There is no clear evidence that the new law has reduced crime in the city.”
“Researchers have gathered substantial evidence suggesting that regular exercise significantly improves cognitive function in older adults.”
Usage
This noun is uncountable and does not have a plural form.
Pitfall
The police found many evidences at the house.
The police found a lot of evidence at the house.
Evidence is uncountable; do not add an 's' or use 'many'. Use 'pieces of evidence' if you need to count them.
Antonyms
02legal proof
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Law Formal
n. information or objects shown in a court of law to prove if someone is guilty.
n. information, whether oral or documentary, which may be legally submitted to a court as a means of ascertaining the truth of any alleged matter of fact under investigation.
日本語:証拠※
“The judge ruled that the bloody glove could be used as evidence during the trial.”
“The prosecution struggled to build a convincing case after the key witness's testimony was dismissed as hearsay evidence.”
Usage
Often used with verbs like 'admit', 'suppress', or 'present'.
03to show or prove
C1 · Advanced Academic · Formal
v. to show clearly that something exists or is true.
v. to provide evidence for or to be a sign of something. Transitive verb requiring a direct object.
“The success of the project is evidenced by the high number of satisfied customers.”
“The shift in public opinion is clearly evidenced by the recent polling data from across the country.”
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “evidence” in context.
Real-World Examples
“The evidence shows clear links with respiratory symptoms, nicotine dependence and subsequent cigarette smoking, while concerns about wider impacts on young people’s health continue to grow.” “But within 48 hours of the election the opposition coalition announced that their candidate had won – and they had the evidence to prove it.” “A new scientific report lends weight to consumer concerns about pesticide residues on food, presenting fresh evidence that washing fruit before eating does not remove various toxic chemicals commonly used in agriculture.” “Convincing evidence showed that higher UPF intake was associated with about a 50% increased risk of cardiovascular disease-related death, a 48 to 53% higher risk of anxiety and common mental disorders, and a 12% greater risk of type 2 diabetes.” Etymology
From Middle English evidence, from Old French [Term?], from Latin evidentia (“clearness, in Late Latin a proof”), from evidens (“clear, evident”); see evident.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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Domain
- 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.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL 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: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- A2 · ElementaryOxford
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