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Meaning of the word obvious in English

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obvious

US /ˈɑːb.vi.əs/

UK /ˈɒb.vi.əs/

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Adjective

easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent

Example:

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It was obvious that she was upset.

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The answer should be obvious to anyone who has studied the material.

Synonym:

apparent evident clear plain manifest

Antonym:

unclear hidden obscure subtle ambiguous

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