B2nouneducationmedia
US/ˈev.ə.dəns/
UK/ˈev.ɪ.dəns/
facts, objects or signs that show something is true
In context
There is strong evidence that regular exercise improves mental health.
The police found no evidence of a break-in at the shop.
Always support your opinion with evidence when you write an essay.
Words that go with evidence
noun + preposition
- evidence ofThere is no evidence of life on Mars yet.
adjective + noun
- strong evidenceThe study provides strong evidence for the theory.
- scientific evidenceThere is little scientific evidence that this diet works.
- clear evidenceThe video is clear evidence that he was there.
verb + noun
- provide evidenceYou must provide evidence of your income to get the loan.
- find evidenceResearchers found evidence that the drug reduces pain.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He gave many evidences.Correct: He gave a lot of evidence.