B1adjectivelanguageacademic
US/əˈper.ənt/
UK/əˈpær.ənt/
easy to see or understand; also seeming to be true, though it may not be
In context
It soon became apparent that nobody had read the instructions.
The problem was apparent as soon as we turned on the tap.
Despite his apparent calm, he was very nervous before the interview.
Words that go with apparent
verb + adjective
- become apparentThe damage only became apparent after the water went down.
adjective + noun
- apparent reasonThe dog started barking for no apparent reason.
adverb + adjective
- readily apparentThe benefits of the new system were not readily apparent.
- immediately apparentThe cause of the fire was not immediately apparent.
adjective + preposition
- apparent toIt was apparent to everyone that she was unhappy.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Apparently, smoking is bad for your health — everyone knows that.Correct: Clearly, smoking is bad for your health — everyone knows that.