Some common synonyms of obvious are apparent, clear, distinct, evident, manifest, patent, and plain. While all these words mean "readily perceived...

Apparent is very close to evident except that it may imply more conscious exercise of inference. // for no apparent reason

The synonyms clear and obvious are sometimes interchangeable, but clear implies an absence of anything that confuses the mind or obscures the patte...

While in some cases nearly identical to obvious, distinct implies such sharpness of outline or definition that no unusual effort to see or hear or...

Although the words evident and obvious have much in common, evident implies presence of visible signs that lead one to a definite conclusion. // an...

The words manifest and obvious are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, manifest implies an external display so evident that little or...

While the synonyms patent and obvious are close in meaning, patent applies to a cause, effect, or significant feature that is clear and unmistakabl...

In some situations, the words plain and obvious are roughly equivalent. However, plain suggests lack of intricacy, complexity, or elaboration. // h...