evidence
Translation
evidence, proof, sign
Examples
The police found evidence at the crime scene.
The police found evidence at the crime scene.
There is no evidence that he was involved.
There is no evidence that he was involved.
Her smile was evidence of her happiness.
Her smile was evidence of her happiness.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) a sign or proof of (sth.) Her smile was evidence of her happiness.
((that + clause)) proof that (sth.) is true There is no evidence that he was involved.
Similar Words
Synonyms: proof, confirmation, indication, sign; Antonyms: conjecture, supposition
Etymology
From Latin 'evidentia', from 'evidens' (obvious, apparent). 'e-' (out) + 'videre' (to see). Something you can 'see out' in the open.
Memory Tips
'Evidence' makes something 'evident' or clear.