obvious
Translation
obvious, clear, apparent, plain
Examples
The answer to the question was obvious.
The answer to the question was obvious.
It was obvious that he was lying.
It was obvious that he was lying.
She was the obvious choice for the job.
She was the obvious choice for the job.
Grammar Patterns
be obvious to be clear or easy to see The mistake was obvious.
it is obvious ((that ...)) used to say that a fact can easily be seen or understood It is obvious that she is unhappy.
be obvious ((to sb.)) to be clear to someone The solution was obvious to everyone.
Similar Words
Synonyms: clear, apparent, evident, plain; Antonyms: unclear, obscure, ambiguous
Etymology
From Latin 'ob-' (in the way) + 'via' (way, road). Something that is 'in the way' so you can't miss it.
Memory Tips
Imagine something blocking the road ('via') right in front of you ('ob-'). It's so big you can't miss it—it's obvious!