evidence
gb/ˈɛvədəns/ us/ˈɛvədəns/
B1
Angielski
~ 500
Znaczenia
0 znaczeń
Rzeczownik
B1
entity
1
facts or information proving something
Information or facts that show something is true.
Schemat użycia:
[something] is evidence of [something]
Częsty błąd:
Learners sometimes confuse 'evidence' with 'proof'. 'Evidence' can support a claim but may not fully prove it.
Synonimy
proof (Generally stronger and more conclusive than 'evidence', often implying certainty.)
|
testimony (Refers specifically to spoken or written statements as evidence, especially in court.)
Antonimy
disproof (Evidence or reasoning that shows a claim is false.)
|
refutation (The act of proving that something is wrong or false.)
Kolokacje
clear evidence
|strong evidence
|present evidence
|lack of evidence
|gather evidence
Tematy
law
|science
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- The police found new evidence in the case.
- There is no evidence that the drug is harmful.
- Her calm manner was evidence of her experience.
- The fingerprints provided strong evidence against the suspect.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- The police have new evidence.
- I have no evidence for my idea.
- The photo is evidence that we were there.
- This paper has evidence of the problem.
Czasownik
formal
C1
action
2
to show or prove something clearly
To show that something is true by giving proof.
Schemat użycia:
to evidence [something]
Częsty błąd:
Learners may try to use 'evidence' as a verb in casual speech, but it is rare outside formal contexts.
Synonimy
demonstrate (More common in everyday English; can be less formal than 'evidence'.)
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prove (Implies complete certainty, whereas 'evidence' may indicate strong support without absolute proof.)
Antonimy
conceal (To hide or not show evidence.)
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disprove (To show that something is not true.)
Kolokacje
evidence a claim
|evidence the need
|evidence the fact
Tematy
law
|formal writing
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Przykłady
- The witness's statement evidenced the truth of the report.
- His nervous behavior evidenced his guilt.
- The data evidences a significant change in climate patterns.
Przykłady dla uczących się
- Her smile evidenced her happiness.
- The chart evidences a big change.
- His words evidenced his fear.
Gramatyka
Forma słownikowa
evidence
IPA
GB/ˈɛvədəns/
US/ˈɛvədəns/
Sylaby i akcent
evid - ence (2 sylaby)
Stress on 1st syllable (evid)
Formy wyrazu
Noun
- Base: evidence
- Plural: evidence, evidences
Verb
- Base: evidence
- 3rd Person Singular: evidences
- Present Participle: evidencing
- Past: evidenced
Rodzina wyrazów
Forms
evidences
noun
evidencing
verb
evidenced
verb
Advanced or less common
evidential
adjective
evidentiary
adjective C1
Wyrażenia
give evidence
1/ɡˈɪv ˈɛvədəns/
fixed phrase
to testify or present proof officially
To speak or present information as proof, especially in court.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- 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.
Przykłady
- In the light of the evidence, we have decided to reopen the case.
- In the light of the evidence, their decision makes sense.