# visible

/ˈvɪzəbəɫ/ (US) · /vˈɪzəbəl/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

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

## Definition

easy to see or notice. You use this when something is not hidden and your eyes can find it clearly.

For teachers: perceivable by the eye; capable of being seen. Often used to describe physical objects or noticeable changes in data and behavior.

## Examples

- The stars are clearly visible on a cloudless night.
- The mountain peak remained visible through the morning mist, providing a useful landmark for the hikers.
- While the immediate effects of the policy were visible in the quarterly reports, the long-term social consequences remained obscured by a lack of longitudinal data.

## Usage notes

- Commonly modified by adverbs of degree such as 'clearly', 'barely', or 'highly'.

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