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obvious

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adj/ˈɑb.vi.əs//ˈɑ.vi.əs//ˈɒ.vɪəs/
  1. 1

    Easily discovered, seen, or understood; self-explanatory.

    • One of the most obvious results of the B.R. Modernisation Plan has been the increasing use of diesel and electric traction; a less obvious by-product is the increase in track damage possible with the new forms of traction.
    • 'Cause I threw you the obvious / to see what occurs behind / the eyes of a fallen angel / Eyes of a tragedy / Oh well, oh well / Apparently nothing / Apparently nothing at all

ant. clear as mud · inconspicuous · inevident · nonevident · muddied · muddled · non-obvious · nonobvious

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