visible
gb/vˈɪzɪbəl/ us/vˈɪzɪbəl/
A2
English
~ 2800
látható, szembetűnő, észrevehető
A2
1
látható
A2
Usage pattern:
[something] is visible
The mountains are visible from my bedroom window.
A hegyek láthatók a hálószobám ablakából.
Her excitement was clearly visible on her face.
Az izgatottsága jól látható volt az arcán.
The stain was barely visible in the dim light.
The moon is visible tonight despite the clouds.
The damage became visible after the paint was removed.
Learner examples
The stars are visible in the sky.
A csillagok láthatók az égen.
My house is visible from the road.
A házam látható az útról.
Your phone is visible on the table.
The words are visible on the screen.
The cat is visible under the bed.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'visible' with 'obvious'. 'Visible' only means it can be seen, while 'obvious' means it is easy to notice or understand.
Meaning
Able to be seen
Collocations
clearly visible
|barely visible
|visible sign
|visible difference
|visible light
Synonyms
noticeable (Emphasizes that something attracts attention, not just that it can be seen.)
|
apparent (Often suggests something is clear or obvious, not only visible to the eye.)
Antonyms
invisible (Means completely unable to be seen.)
Themes
perception
|daily life
|science
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Something you can see with your eyes.
Able to be perceived by the eye; not hidden or invisible.
B1
2
szembetűnő
B2
észrevehető
B1
Usage pattern:
[something] is visible
There was a visible improvement in her health.
Szembetűnő javulás következett be az egészségi állapotában.
He made no visible effort to help.
Semmilyen észrevehető erőfeszítést nem tett, hogy segítsen.
The teacher's frustration was visible to everyone in the room.
A visible change in policy occurred after the meeting.
Learner examples
There is a visible change in his work.
Szembetűnő változás van a munkájában.
She showed a visible smile.
Észrevehető mosoly jelent meg az arcán.
We saw a visible improvement in her English.
His anger was visible to me.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse 'visible' instead of 'clear' when talking about ideas or concepts that are not physical.
Meaning
Easily noticed or observed
Collocations
visible effort
|visible improvement
|visible change
Synonyms
conspicuous (Suggests standing out strongly and attracting attention.)
Antonyms
unnoticeable (Means so small or subtle that it is not easily noticed.)
Themes
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Easy to see or notice.
Clearly noticeable or attracting attention, not just able to be seen.
Grammar
Dictionary form
visible
IPA
GB/vˈɪzɪbəl/
US/vˈɪzɪbəl/
Syllables & stress
vis - ible (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (vis)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: visible
- Comparative: visibler
- Superlative: visiblest
Word family
Forms
visibler
adjective
visiblest
adjective
Core family
visibly
adverb B1
visibility
noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
visualize
verb B2
visualization
noun B2
Expressions
make something visible
1/mˈeɪk sˈʌmθɪŋ vˈɪzɪbəl/
fixed phrase
Cause to be able to be seen
To cause something to be seen or noticed.
Examples
- The lights made the path visible at night.
- He tried to make his work more visible online.
visible to the naked eye
1/vˈɪzɪbəl tə ðə nˈeɪkɪd ˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
Can be seen without help
Able to be seen without using tools like a microscope or telescope.
Examples
- The comet was visible to the naked eye last night.
- Some bacteria are too small to be visible to the naked eye.