Apparent and Real

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Apparent

Apparent adjective - Appearing to be true on the basis of evidence that may or may not be confirmed.
Usage example: at the start of the investigation, the apparent cause of the plane crash was mechanical failure
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Real is an antonym for apparent in topics: seeming, obvious, actual.
Nearby Word: apparently

Real

Real adjective - Being exactly as appears or as claimed.
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Apparent is an antonym for real in unreal topic.
Nearby Words: realize, realise, reality, realistic, really
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  • Their band members all use the stage surname "Ziggen" as an apparent homage to The Ramones (although their lead singer is better known by his real name, Bert Susanka).
    Source: Music / The Ziggens
  • Signature Scene The scene of the dwarfs mourning the apparent death of Snow White, notable for being Disney's first real Tear Jerker.
    Source: Signature Scene
  • Video Game / Batman: Arkham City The one you thought was the real Joker was actually Clayface, while the apparent Body Double was the real Joker.
    Source: Video Game / Batman: Arkham City
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