Simple meaning
What does Obvious mean?
Obvious means easy to notice or understand.
Dictionary definition
Easy to see, notice, or understand without much effort.
Example sentences
Obvious in a sentence
easy
The error was obvious after rereading.
medium
It was obvious the team had practiced.
hard
Not every theme is obvious, so readers infer from clues.
Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
hiddenUse when something is not easy to see.
unclearUse when meaning is difficult to understand.
Word family
Obvious word family
Base word
obvious
adverb
obviously
In a clear and evident way.
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What does obvious mean?
Obvious information can be understood quickly.
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