Today’s word of the day is ‘Apparent.’ Let us understand more about this word.
[responsivevoice] apparent [/responsivevoice] [ uh–par–uhnt ]
What is this word’s grammar?
The word is an adjective, i.e., it adds more information about the noun or sentence.
It means:
1. Seeming
2. Not proven real
3. Obvious
4. Transparent
How is the word pronounced in popular languages?
1. Hindi – Spasht
2. Spanish – Aparente
3. French – Apparent
4. Mandarin – Míngxiǎn de
How to use this word in a sentence?
1. For several weeks, there was no apparent change in Philothea’s health or spirits.
2. The husband went on speaking with no apparent heed of his wife’s indifference.
3. His heavy face was drawn in an expression of apparent doubt.
4. There was apparent sinewy strength and vigor in the small form.
5. But she had lied to him, and she had acted lies of apparent ignorance!
What are some synonyms of the word of the day?
Some synonyms of the word are:
possible, probable, illusory, likely, ostensible, plausible, specious, superficial, clear, conspicuous, discernible, evident, noticeable, visible, barefaced, etc.
What are some antonyms of the word of the day?
Some antonyms of the word are:
inconspicuous, invisible, mistakable, obscure, secret, uncertain, unclear, unintelligible, unknown, unsure, vague, improbable,
Quotation:
There is something very human in this apparent mirth and mockery of the squirrels. It seems to be a sort of ironical laughter, and implies self-conscious pride and exultation in the laughter.
John Burroughs
Social Example:
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