evidence
Translation
evidence
Examples
The police found evidence at the crime scene.
The police found evidence at the crime scene.
There is no evidence to support his claim.
There is no evidence to support his claim.
Do you have evidence that this is true?
Do you have evidence that this is true?
Grammar Patterns
((evidence)) ((of/for sth.)) signs or information that show something is true There is clear evidence of a crime.
((evidence)) ((that...)) proof that something is true There is evidence that he was at the scene.
Similar Words
Synonyms: proof, confirmation, indication; Antonyms: conjecture, theory
Etymology
From Latin 'evidentia', from 'e-' (out) and 'videre' (to see). It means something that can be 'seen out' in the open.
Memory Tips
Connects to the word 'video'. Both share the root 'vid' meaning 'to see'. A video can be used as evidence.