Definitions and Examples of invisible, hidden, obscure
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Unable to be seen; not visible to the eye.
Example
The spy wore an invisible cloak to avoid detection.
Kept out of sight; concealed.
Example
The treasure was hidden in a secret compartment.
Not discovered or known about; uncertain.
Example
The meaning of the ancient text was obscure and required further research.
Key Differences: invisible vs hidden vs obscure
- 1Invisible describes something that cannot be seen at all, while hidden refers to something that is intentionally kept out of sight.
- 2Obscure implies that something is not well-known or understood, but it may still be visible or accessible.
Effective Usage of invisible, hidden, obscure
- 1Describing Objects: Use invisible and hidden to describe objects that cannot be seen or are intentionally kept out of sight.
- 2Explaining Concepts: Use obscure to describe ideas or concepts that are not well-known or understood.
- 3Discussing Secrets: Use hidden to describe things that are intentionally kept secret or out of sight.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of visible are invisible, hidden, and obscure. Use invisible and hidden to describe things that cannot be seen or are intentionally kept out of sight. Use obscure to describe ideas or concepts that are not well-known or understood.
