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Invisible

UK /["/ɪnˈvɪzəbl/"]/US /["/ɪnˈvɪzəbl/"]/

Definition

that cannot be seen

In simple words: Cannot be seen

Examples

  • a wizard who could make himself invisible
  • She felt invisible in the crowd.
  • stars invisible to the naked eye
  • Infrared light is invisible to the human eye.
  • The tanks were camouflaged so that they were invisible from the air.
  • Homeless people feel that they are invisible.
  • It's interesting how women are rendered invisible in these statistics.
  • invisible earnings

Usage notes

Use 'invisible' to describe something that cannot be seen. Appropriate in both everyday conversation and writing. Avoid in contexts that require physical visibility.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of an 'invisible' ink — it can't be seen until revealed.

Collocations

  • be
  • become
  • remain
  • completely
  • totally
  • almost
  • to

Synonyms

  • imperceptible
  • unseen
  • hidden
  • indiscernible
  • obscure

Antonyms

  • visible
  • apparent
  • clear

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'invincible', meaning cannot be defeated.
  • Using as a verb instead of an adjective.
  • Misunderstanding the context, thinking it means unseen rather than literally not visible.