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apparent meaning in Hindi

adjectiveAsked 3× in SSC · latest Delhi Police HCM 2025-26Spelling · Antonyms
apparent adjective

Meaning: Clearly visible or understood; seeming real but not necessarily so

Hindi: स्पष्ट/प्रतीत होने वाला

Synonyms: evident, obvious, clear, visible, seeming

Antonyms: hidden, obscure, unclear

Asked in: Delhi Police HCM 2025-26 · SSC GD 2022 T-1 · SSC CGL 2021 T-1

apparent in SSC previous-year questions

  1. Delhi Police HCM 2025-26 Spelling

    Choose the correct spelling to complete the sentence:
    "It became _______ that he had forgotten the meeting."

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: C) apparent

    The correct spelling is "apparent" (a- ppa -rent), meaning clearly visible or understood. The other three options are misspellings. Hence the correct answer is apparent.

  2. SSC CGL 2021 T-1 Antonyms

    Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
    Obscure

    Answer & explanation

    Answer: D) Apparent

    Explanation:
    Word: Obscure
    • Meaning: Not clear, difficult to understand, or hidden (अस्पष्ट / ढका हुआ)
    ✅ Why "Apparent" is the Antonym:
    • Apparent means clear, visible, or easily understood (स्पष्ट / प्रत्यक्ष)
    • It is the opposite of obscure, which refers to something that is not easily seen or understood.
    ❌ Other Options:
    • Blurred (धुंधला) – ❌ Similar in meaning to obscure
    • Veiled (ढका हुआ) – ❌ Also similar; means hidden or concealed
    • Cloudy (धुंधला / अस्पष्ट) – ❌ Implies lack of clarity; again, similar to obscure
    ✅ Correct Pair:
    • Obscure ❌ = Not clear
    • Apparent ✅ = Clear and obvious
    ✔️ Final Answer: Apparent (स्पष्ट) ✅

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What is the meaning of apparent in Hindi?

apparent means “स्पष्ट/प्रतीत होने वाला” in Hindi. In English: Clearly visible or understood; seeming real but not necessarily so

What are the synonyms of apparent?

Synonyms of apparent: evident, obvious, clear, visible, seeming.

What is the opposite of apparent?

Antonyms of apparent: hidden, obscure, unclear.

Has apparent been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – apparent has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: Delhi Police HCM 2025-26, SSC GD 2022 T-1, SSC CGL 2021 T-1.

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