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obvious

/ˈɒbvɪəs/
ob · vi · ous ˈɒb · vɪ · əs
English Definition
adj. easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident.
中文释义
明显的,显而易见的
Significado en Español
obvio, evidente
한국어 뜻
명백한, 분명한
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
rõ ràng, hiển nhiên
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Example Sentence

The solution to the problem was obvious once I had all the information.

一旦我掌握了所有信息,问题的解决方案就显而易见了。

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ob(facing)+via(road)→ on the opposite side of the road, easy to see → obvious.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is a synonym for “obvious”:

  1. A hidden
  2. B obscure
  3. C clear
  4. D ambiguous
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C — clear. “obvious” means adj. easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident.

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

From her enormous smile, it was ______ that she had won the prize.

  1. A hidden
  2. B obvious
  3. C unclear
  4. D doubtful
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B — obvious. “obvious” means adj. easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident.

Common questions about “obvious”

What does “obvious” mean?

obvious — adj. easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident.. In Chinese: 明显的,显而易见的.

How do you pronounce “obvious”?

obvious is pronounced /ˈɒbvɪəs/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ob · vi · ous.

How do you use “obvious” in a sentence?

The solution to the problem was obvious once I had all the information. (一旦我掌握了所有信息,问题的解决方案就显而易见了。)

What are synonyms for “obvious”?

clear, evident, apparent, plain — all close in meaning to obvious (adj. easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident.).

Is “obvious” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. obvious appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “obvious”?

ob(facing)+via(road)→ on the opposite side of the road, easy to see → obvious.

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