Apparent Definition

apparent
adjective
  1. clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment; "the effects of the drought are apparent to anyone who sees the parched fields"; "evident hostility"; "manifest disapproval"; "patent advantages"; "made his meaning plain"; "it is plain that he is no reactionary"; "in plain view"
  2. appearing as such but not necessarily so; "for all his apparent wealth he had no money to pay the rent"; "the committee investigated some apparent discrepancies"; "the ostensible truth of their theories"; "his seeming honesty"

"Apparent" in song lyrics

See how apparent is used in real songs:

  • "I'm transparent, but with lyrics it's apparent"
    Artifacts — To Ya Chest
  • "Extravagant far from arrogant it's just apparent"
    Benefit — Exact
  • "As some often say, an heir is apparent"
    (Buckwild f/) A.G., Celph Titled, Diamond D, Grand Puba, O.C., Sadat X — There Will Be Blood (Remix)

Usage tips for "apparent"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "apparent" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for apparent to find words that pair well.

Look up another word