Master confusing words with ease
Evident vs. Apparent
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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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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Ways to tell them apart:
- Evident often implies that something is clear through evidence or reasoning, while apparent suggests visibility or obviousness that does not require evidence.
- Evident can be used when something is clearly proven, whereas apparent might mean something appears to be true but isn't necessarily proven.
- Apparent can sometimes imply that there is an illusion or a false impression, whereas evident usually suggests certainty or clarity.
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