# evident

/ˈɛvədənt/ (US) · /ˈɛvɪdənt/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/evident
Updated: 2026-05-02

## Definition

easy to see or understand. You use this when something is so clear that nobody needs to explain it to you.

For teachers: plainly visible or easily understood; obvious. Frequently used in formal or academic contexts to introduce a logical conclusion or an observable fact.

## Examples

- It was evident that she was very tired.
- The success of the new policy became evident when the local employment rates began to rise steadily.
- While the immediate benefits of the merger were evident to the shareholders, the long-term impact on the company's internal culture remained a subject of intense debate among the staff.

## Pitfalls

- Not "It is evident for me that he is lying" but "It is evident to me that he is lying" — When specifying the person who perceives the fact, use the preposition 'to' rather than 'for'.

## Usage notes

- Commonly follows a linking verb like 'be', 'become', or 'seem'. Often used in the construction 'it is evident that...'.

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