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transparent

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /trænsˈperənt/ · UK /trænsˈpærənt/

transparent means: Allowing you to see clearly through it.

adjective

SEE THROUGHB1

Allowing you to see clearly through it.

  • The box has a transparent lid.
  • We put the photos in transparent plastic sleeves.
  • The water was so transparent that we could see the fish.

Similar words: clear, see-through

Opposites: opaque

Common phrases: transparent glass, transparent plastic, transparent bag, transparent material

EASY TO SEEC1

Easy to recognize or understand, even when someone tries to hide it.

  • That was a transparent lie.
  • Her transparent excuse fooled nobody.
  • We recognized his transparent attempt to win our sympathy.

Similar words: obvious, clear, plain

Opposites: obscure

Common phrases: transparent lie, transparent excuse, transparent attempt

Questions about transparent

What does transparent mean?

Allowing you to see clearly through it.

What is transparent in other languages?

Türkçe: şeffaf · Español: transparente · Français: transparent · Deutsch: durchsichtig · Italiano: trasparente · 日本語: 透明な

How do you pronounce transparent?

In American English /trænsˈperənt/; in British English /trænsˈpærənt/.

How do you use transparent in a sentence?

The box has a transparent lid. We put the photos in transparent plastic sleeves.

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