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:
- Both evident and apparent suggest clarity, but evident implies a level of certainty that goes beyond plain appearance.
- If something is evident, its clear with no room for doubt, whereas apparent' suggests it seems true but might not be confirmed.
- Think of evident as more decisive, while apparent invites a possibility of deception or misunderstanding.
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