What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
evident
Example
It was evident from his expression that he was unhappy. [evident: adjective]
Example
The effects of climate change are becoming increasingly evident. [evident: adjective]
manifest
Example
Her talent for music manifested itself at an early age. [manifested: verb]
Example
The symptoms of the disease began to manifest after a few days. [manifest: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Evident is more commonly used than manifest in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between evident and manifest?
Manifest is more formal than evident, and is often used in academic or professional contexts.
