obvious
/ˈɒbviəs/adjective
उच्चारण ऑब्विअस
स्पष्ट, ज़ाहिर
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~ (to sb) (that…)
easy to see or understand; clear
स्पष्ट, ज़ाहिर
- It was obvious that she had not prepared.
- The answer is obvious.
- It is obvious that the team has practised hard.
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- The reason for her delay was obvious.
- There was no obvious sign of damage.
- Her joy was obvious to everyone in the room.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
it is obvious + that-clause
This pattern introduces a fact that is clear to anyone. The verb in the clause keeps its normal tense.
यह pattern ऐसे तथ्य का परिचय देता है जो किसी को भी स्पष्ट है। Clause में verb अपना सामान्य tense रखती है।
- It is obvious that she is tired.
- It was obvious from his face that he was worried.
obvious to + person
Use 'to' for the person who finds something clear.
जिस व्यक्ति को कोई बात स्पष्ट हो उसके लिए 'to' आता है।
- The danger was obvious to everyone.
- The answer is obvious to a careful reader.
the obvious / obvious choice / for obvious reasons
'The obvious' names what is clear to all. 'For obvious reasons' means for reasons that need no explanation.
'The obvious' वह है जो सबको स्पष्ट हो। 'For obvious reasons' का अर्थ ऐसे कारणों से है जिन्हें समझाने की आवश्यकता नहीं।
- Stating the obvious wastes time.
- For obvious reasons, I cannot tell you.
obviously (adverb) and obviousness
'Obviously' is an adverb meaning clearly or of course. It often starts a sentence and is followed by a comma.
'Obviously' adverb है जिसका अर्थ स्पष्ट रूप से या 'ज़ाहिर है' है। यह प्रायः वाक्य के आरंभ में आता है और उसके बाद comma लगता है।
- Obviously, he forgot the date.
- She was obviously pleased with the result.
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obvious + noun
reasonchoiceanswersolutionsignmistake
- The obvious answer is not always correct.
'Obvious answer' स्पष्ट उत्तर है।
adverb + obvious
painfullyperfectlyglaringlyincreasinglyquiteblindingly
- The mistake was glaringly obvious.
'Glaringly obvious' का अर्थ अत्यंत स्पष्ट है।
verb + obvious
seembecomemakestatelook
- It soon became obvious that he was lying.
'Become obvious' का अर्थ स्पष्ट हो जाना है।
obvious + abstract noun
advantagedifferencequestiontruthbenefit
- The main obvious advantage is the lower price.
'Obvious advantage' स्पष्ट लाभ है।
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- The answer is obvious if you read the passage carefully.
यदि आप गद्यांश ध्यान से पढ़ें तो उत्तर स्पष्ट है।
- Radhika was the obvious choice for captain.
कप्तान के लिए राधिका स्पष्ट पसंद थी।
- It was obvious from her smile that she had passed.
उसकी मुस्कान से स्पष्ट था कि वह उत्तीर्ण हो गई थी।
- For obvious reasons, the exam papers are kept in a vault.
स्पष्ट कारणों से परीक्षा के प्रश्नपत्र तिजोरी में रखे जाते हैं।
- There is an obvious difference between the two photographs.
दोनों तस्वीरों में स्पष्ट अंतर है।
!Common mistakes 3
✗ It is obvious for me that he is guilty.
✓ It is obvious to me that he is guilty.
The preposition after 'obvious' is 'to'. Students use 'for' because of the Hindi 'मेरे लिए'.
'Obvious' के बाद preposition 'to' आता है। हिंदी के 'मेरे लिए' के कारण विद्यार्थी 'for' लिखते हैं।
✗ It is obviously that he lied.
✓ It is obvious that he lied.
After 'it is', an adjective is needed. 'Obviously' is an adverb.
'It is' के बाद adjective चाहिए। 'Obviously' adverb है।
✗ Obvious, he is late today.
✓ Obviously, he is late today.
At the start of a sentence, the adverb 'obviously' is used, not the adjective.
वाक्य के आरंभ में adverb 'obviously' आता है, adjective नहीं।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These adjectives all describe something easy to see or understand, but they differ in nuance.
ये सभी adjectives आसानी से दिखने या समझ आने वाली चीज़ का वर्णन करते हैं, पर अर्थ की बारीकी में भिन्न हैं।
Easy for anyone to see or understand, often without proof.
किसी को भी सहज दिखने या समझ आने वाला, प्रायः प्रमाण के बिना।
- An obvious error.
Easy to see, hear or understand; free from doubt.
देखने, सुनने या समझने में सरल; संदेह से मुक्त।
- A clear message.
Shown by clear signs or evidence; formal.
स्पष्ट संकेतों या प्रमाण से दिखता हुआ; औपचारिक।
- His anger was evident from his tone.