Evidence Definition
evidence
noun
- your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief; "the evidence that smoking causes lung cancer is very compelling"
- an indication that makes something evident; "his trembling was evidence of his fear"
- (law) all the means by which any alleged matter of fact whose truth is investigated at judicial trial is established or disproved
verb
- provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes; "His high fever attested to his illness"; "The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication"; "This decision demonstrates his sense of fairness"
- provide evidence for; "The blood test showed that he was the father"; "Her behavior testified to her incompetence"
- give evidence; "he was telling on all his former colleague"
"Evidence" in song lyrics
See how evidence is used in real songs:
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"Told the mob that I slobbed and showed evidence"
3rd Bass — Monte Hall -
"Even with your best defense you'll get destroyed like Evidence"
7L & Esoteric — Essays on Esoterrorism -
"I keep em' off papers so there's no evidence"
7L & Esoteric — Learn From the Druid
Words that rhyme with evidence
Usage tips for "evidence"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "evidence" 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 evidence to find words that pair well.