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Meaning of the word obscure in English

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obscure

US /əbˈskjʊr/

UK /əbˈskjʊr/

Adjective

1.

not discovered or known about; uncertain.

Example:

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his origins and parentage are obscure

Synonym:

unclear uncertain unknown in doubt doubtful dubious mysterious hazy vague indeterminate concealed hidden

Verb

1.

keep from being seen; conceal.

Example:

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gray clouds obscure the sun

Synonym:

hide conceal cover veil shroud screen mask cloak cast a shadow over shadow envelop mantle block block out obliterate eclipse overshadow enshroud bedim obnubilate adumbrate

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