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Apparent vs. Evident
Apparent
/əˈpærənt/Examples:
"Yes," he replied, and without the smallest apparent embarrassment.She remained silent; her disappointment was apparent.Is it apparent to you, gentlemen?
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Evident
/ˈevɪdənt/Examples:
It was evident that they detested anonymity.It was evident that he did not know the magazines.'What do you mean, mama?' demanded Kate, in evident surprise.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Evident implies that something is clear or obvious based on evidence or reasoning, whereas apparent may not necessarily rely on evidence and can mean something seems to be true at first glance.
- If something is apparent, it might later be proven otherwise, as it is more about surface impressions than solid proof.
- Think of evident as being stronger and more definitive due to its grounding in evidence, while apparent can be more superficial or deceptive.
- Evident often suggests an observable and undeniable fact or situation.
- Use evident when facts are indisputable and apparent when dealing with perceptions or appearances.
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