Words / A2

VIZ-uh-bl/ˈvɪzəbl/

Visible means able to be seen: clearly visible, visible from the road, barely visible. Invisible is the opposite. Sight and see are related. Obvious means easy to notice, not only with the eyes. Do not write visitable (not a usual A2 word) or visual (about pictures) as an exact swap.

Meaning

Able to be seen.

Examples

• “The hills were visible from the train window.”
• “The white cliffs were visible even in light rain.”
• “Wear a bright jacket so you are visible on the bike.”

Good to know

clearly / barely visible. Opposite: invisible. Related: see, sight. Cousin (not exact): obvious.

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