evidence
gb/ˈɛvədəns/ us/ˈɛvədəns/
B1
English
~ 500
bizonyíték, bizonyít, igazol, tanúsít
NOUN
B1
1
bizonyíték
B1
Usage pattern:
[something] is evidence of [something]
The police found new evidence in the case.
A rendőrség új bizonyítékot talált az ügyben.
There is no evidence that the drug is harmful.
Nincs bizonyíték arra, hogy a gyógyszer káros lenne.
Her calm manner was evidence of her experience.
The fingerprints provided strong evidence against the suspect.
Learner examples
The police have new evidence.
A rendőrségnek új bizonyítéka van.
I have no evidence for my idea.
Nincs bizonyítékom az ötletemre.
The photo is evidence that we were there.
This paper has evidence of the problem.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'evidence' with 'proof'. 'Evidence' can support a claim but may not fully prove it.
Meaning
facts or information proving something
Collocations
clear evidence
|strong evidence
|present evidence
|lack of evidence
|gather evidence
Synonyms
proof (Generally stronger and more conclusive than 'evidence', often implying certainty.)
|
testimony (Refers specifically to spoken or written statements as evidence, especially in court.)
Antonyms
disproof (Evidence or reasoning that shows a claim is false.)
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refutation (The act of proving that something is wrong or false.)
Themes
law
|science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Information or facts that show something is true.
Facts, signs, or information that indicate whether something is true or exists.
VERB
C1
FORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
to evidence [something]
The witness's statement evidenced the truth of the report.
A tanú vallomása bizonyította a jelentés igazságát.
His nervous behavior evidenced his guilt.
Ideges viselkedése a bűnösségét bizonyította.
The data evidences a significant change in climate patterns.
Learner examples
Her smile evidenced her happiness.
A mosolya a boldogságát mutatta.
The chart evidences a big change.
A diagram nagy változást mutat.
His words evidenced his fear.
Common mistake:
Learners may try to use 'evidence' as a verb in casual speech, but it is rare outside formal contexts.
Meaning
to show or prove something clearly
Collocations
evidence a claim
|evidence the need
|evidence the fact
Synonyms
demonstrate (More common in everyday English; can be less formal than 'evidence'.)
|
prove (Implies complete certainty, whereas 'evidence' may indicate strong support without absolute proof.)
Antonyms
conceal (To hide or not show evidence.)
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disprove (To show that something is not true.)
Themes
law
|formal writing
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To show that something is true by giving proof.
To show clearly that something is true or exists, often by providing proof or signs.
Grammar
Dictionary form
evidence
IPA
GB/ˈɛvədəns/
US/ˈɛvədəns/
Syllables & stress
evid - ence (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (evid)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: evidence
- Plural: evidence, evidences
Verb
- Base: evidence
- 3rd Person Singular: evidences
- Present Participle: evidencing
- Past: evidenced
Word family
Forms
evidences
noun
evidencing
verb
evidenced
verb
Advanced or less common
evidential
adjective
evidentiary
adjective C1
Expressions
give evidence
1/ɡˈɪv ˈɛvədəns/
fixed phrase
to testify or present proof officially
To speak or present information as proof, especially in court.
Examples
- The witness will give evidence tomorrow.
- She gave evidence about what she saw at the scene.
in evidence
1/ˈɪn ˈɛvədəns/
fixed phrase
clearly visible or present
Easy to see or notice.
Examples
- Several police officers were in evidence at the event.
- Her disappointment was clearly in evidence after the meeting.
in the light of the evidence
1/ˈɪn ðə lˈaɪt əv ðə ˈɛvədəns/
fixed phrase
formal
considering available proof or facts
When thinking about the facts that are known.
Examples
- In the light of the evidence, we have decided to reopen the case.
- In the light of the evidence, their decision makes sense.