visible
/ˈvɪzəbl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈvɪzəbl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈvi-zə-bəl/ (ame, mw)
visible — adjective
- visiblepositive
- more visiblecomparative
- most visiblesuperlative
1. Something that is visible can be seen by the eye, because there is nothing in th
Something that is visible can be seen by the eye, because there is nothing in the way blocking the view or because it is large or bright enough to notice.
The mountain peak was clearly visible from Saira's bedroom window on a sunny day.
be + clearly visible + from [place]
As the fog lifted, the old lighthouse became visible to the sailors on the boat.
become + visible + to [person]
Aoi hung a red curtain so the door would be more visible from the hallway.
The tiny scratches on the phone screen were only visible under a strong light.
In the photo, the scar on Gabriel's chin is barely visible because of the shadow.
- noticeable
less formal; suggests something catches your attention rather than just being seeable
- apparent
more formal; can mean visible or easy to understand
- observable
more technical or scientific; used when something can be watched or measured
文法句型
be + visible + to/from/in/under
用法筆記
Often used with adverbs like clearly, barely, or faintly to describe how easily something can be seen. The opposite is invisible.
常見錯誤
2. A person or organization that is visible in a particular area of activity is wel
A person or organization that is visible in a particular area of activity is well-known, appears often in public, and attracts a lot of attention from the media or the public.
Kemi became more visible in the tech industry after winning a major award.
become + more visible + in [field/industry]
The company wants to make its environmental work more visible to the public.
make + [something] + visible + to [audience]
As a community leader, Ramón is highly visible at local events and school meetings.
Lauren's role in the project made her visible to the senior managers at headquarters.
Social media has made young artists more visible to galleries and collectors than ever before.
- prominent
stronger — suggests importance and influence, not just attention
- conspicuous
suggests being very easy to notice, often because of unusual qualities
- well-known
more general; focuses on being recognized by many people
- obscure
not known or recognized by many people
- inconspicuous
not attracting attention; hard to notice
文法句型
be + visible + in [field/industry/community]
make + object + visible
用法筆記
This sense often describes people in public roles — politicians, activists, executives, artists. Frequently used with make + object + visible to describe deliberate efforts to gain attention.
常見錯誤
visible — noun
1. The visible refers to what exists in front of your eyes — the objects and people
The visible refers to what exists in front of your eyes — the objects and people present in the physical world, as opposed to what is hidden, imagined, or beyond the reach of the senses.
At the photography exhibition, Professor Sumin showed her students how the visible hints at what lies beyond the frame.
the visible contrasted with what lies beyond perception
Through a microscope, Femi saw the visible was a tiny part of the pond's life.
the visible in a scientific observation context
The museum exhibit explores how different cultures represent both the visible and the imagined.
Supply chain managers track all visibles — items that can be monitored from factory to store.
- appearance
broader — includes how things look, not just that they can be seen
- phenomenon
more formal; something that can be observed or experienced
- invisible
the direct opposite — things that cannot be seen
文法句型
the visible
visibles (plural)
用法筆記
The singular form is almost always used with the definite article (the visible), functioning as a collective concept. The plural form visibles is rare and mostly appears in specialized contexts like logistics or the paranormal.