apparent
adjective B2
Plain meaning
easy to see or understand; seeming to be true
Exam-register meaning
visible, evident, or seemingly true based on available evidence
In context
naturalIt was apparent that he had not read the instructions.
examThe apparent decline in reading ability may reflect changes in testing methods rather than real learning loss.
Common collocations
become apparentapparent reasonapparent decline
Watch out
Do not confuse “apparent” with “transparent.” Apparent means clear/seeming; transparent means see-through or open.
Word family
apparent (adjective)apparently (adverb)