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Clear as day: unpacking "evident" vs. "obvious"
Lloyd Cooper 20/10/2024, 10:49
What is similar?
Both "evident" and "obvious" are adjectives used to describe something that is clear and easily perceived or understood. They both relate to the visibility or clarity of understanding a fact, situation, or quality.
What is different?
The word "evident" often implies that something is made clear through evidence or reasoning, sometimes with a softer or more formal tone. "Obvious", on the other hand, is more direct and often suggests that something is immediately clear or apparent without needing explanation. "Obvious" can also carry a connotation of lacking subtlety, or being too noticeable.
Which one is more common?
Examples of usage
Evident- It was evident that she had put a lot of effort into the project.
- The changes in the policy were evident to anyone who compared the documents.
- His joy was evident from the wide smile on his face.
- It was obvious that the vase was too tall for the shelf.
- The mistake was so obvious that no one could believe it went unnoticed.
- It's obvious she cares deeply about her work.
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