Describe things that are easy to notice or understand.
The idea
Obvious means easy to see or understand. Use it before a noun, after a linking verb, or in it is obvious that.
Examples
- The crack in the window is obvious.
- There was an obvious mistake on the sign.
- It became obvious that the path was closed.
- The change in her voice was obvious.
- An obvious solution appeared after the meeting.
- His disappointment was obvious to everyone.
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Watch out
What is obvious to one person may not be obvious to another; the word does not mean everyone already knows.
Try it yourself
Choose the correct answer. The bright red mark is easy to see; it is ___. (obvious / hidden)
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obvious
Obvious fits a clearly visible mark.
Choose the correct answer. The answer became ___ after the demonstration. (obvious / obviously)
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obvious
Obvious completes the adjective phrase after the verb.
Choose the correct answer. Is a clue obvious to everyone just because one person sees it? (yes / no)
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no
No is correct: people can notice different things.
Practice round
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Choose the correct answer. The bright red mark is easy to see; it is ___. (obvious / hidden)
Choose the correct answer. The answer became ___ after the demonstration. (obvious / obviously)
Choose the correct answer. Is a clue obvious to everyone just because one person sees it? (yes / no)
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Tap the words in the right order.
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