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How to pronounce obvious

adjectiveB1Common word
AHBveeuhs

/ˈɑb.vi.əs/

3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

Easy to see, understand, or recognize.

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Meanings & examples

adjective

Easy to see, understand, or recognize.

The answer was obvious after we saw the map.

It was obvious that Maya was tired.

Common phrases & grammar

the obvious choice · an obvious mistake · an obvious reason · an obvious answer

an obvious + noun

It is obvious that + sentence

Useful expressions

for obvious reasons

for reasons that are clear and easy to understand

She left early, for obvious reasons.

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