B1adjectiveeducation
US/ˈɑːb.vi.əs/
UK/ˈɒb.vi.əs/
easy to see or understand, so that almost everyone notices it
In context
It was obvious from her smile that she had passed the exam.
For obvious reasons, we can't discuss the details of the contract.
The answer seems obvious now, but nobody thought of it at the time.
Words that go with obvious
adjective + noun
- obvious reasonThe obvious reason for the delay was the heavy rain.
- obvious choiceWith her experience, she was the obvious choice for team leader.
adjective + preposition
- obvious toIt was obvious to everyone that he was nervous.
adverb + adjective
- painfully obviousIt was painfully obvious that nobody had read the report.
- glaringly obviousThe mistake was glaringly obvious once someone pointed it out.
- fairly obviousIt's fairly obvious that prices will go up again next year.
verb + noun
- state the obviousI don't want to state the obvious, but we're running out of time.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
It is obviously that he is lying.Correct: It is obvious that he is lying.