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
- 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.
- SSC CGL 2021 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
ObscureAnswer & 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) ✅
Examples
- “It became apparent that the project would not finish on time.”
apparent – questions
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.