Evidence — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈe-və-dən(t)s/ ev·i·dence

Meaning & Definition of Evidence

Evidence (noun)

  1. an outward sign, indication
  2. something that furnishes proof
  3. a visible sign of something —usually used in plural

Evidence (verb)

  1. to offer evidence of, prove, evince

Evidence (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim

    "do you have any evidence that this bike is yours?"

    similar: attestation, confirmation, corroboration, documentation, proof, substantiation, testament, testimonial, testimony, validation, voucher, witness
    related: (the) goods, certificate, document, exhibit, demonstration, illustration, authentication, identification, manifestation, verification
    opposite: disproof
    near: rebuttal, refutation, accusation, allegation, charge, assumption, conjecture, guess, presumption, surmise, suspicion

Evidence (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in support, document

    similar: attest, authenticate, bear out, document, support, sustain, uphold, demonstrate, establish, prove, show, substantiate, confirm, corroborate, justify, validate, verify
    opposite: disprove, confute, discredit, invalidate, rebut, refute

Related Entry: Self-evidence (noun)

Self-evidence is a different word from Evidence. The synonyms below are for self-evidence, not for evidence.

  1. as in clarity, transparency

    similar: clarity, obviousness, plainness, straightforwardness, transparency, intelligibility, understandability
    opposite: impenetrability, inscrutability, inscrutableness, mysteriousness, numinousness, obscurity, uncanniness, deepness, profundity, darkness, murkiness, shadowiness, vagueness

Related Entry: State's evidence (noun)

State's evidence is a different word from Evidence. The synonyms below are for state's evidence, not for evidence.

  1. as in evidence

    similar: evidence, collaborationist, collaborator, informant, informer, companion, comrade, crony, henchman, partner, abettor, accessory, accomplice, cohort, confederate, conspirator, plotter, traitor, gangster, mobster, racketeer

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Evidence

The most common words with a similar meaning to Evidence:

attestation, confirmation, corroboration, documentation, proof, substantiation, testament, testimonial, testimony, validation, voucher, witness, attest, authenticate, bear out, document, support, sustain, uphold, demonstrate, establish, prove, show, substantiate, confirm, corroborate, justify, validate, verify

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Evidence

Words with the opposite meaning of Evidence:

disproof, disprove, confute, discredit, invalidate, rebut, refute

Related Words for Evidence

(the) goods, certificate, exhibit, demonstration, illustration, authentication, identification, manifestation, verification

Near Antonyms of Evidence

rebuttal, refutation, accusation, allegation, charge, assumption, conjecture, guess, presumption, surmise, suspicion

Word Forms of Evidence

Inflections: evidenced, evidencing

Origin & Etymology of Evidence

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Evidence

Words & Phrases Containing Evidence

circumstantial evidence, hearsay evidence, indirect evidence, in evidence, self-evidence, state's evidence, anecdotal evidence, give evidence

Frequently Asked Questions about Evidence

What does "Evidence" mean?

"Evidence" means an outward sign, indication. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: an outward sign, indication. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Evidence"?

Other words for "Evidence" include attestation, confirmation, corroboration, documentation, proof, substantiation, testament and testimonial. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Evidence" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Evidence"?

There are 38 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Evidence". Common alternatives include attestation, confirmation, corroboration, documentation, proof, substantiation, testament, testimonial, testimony and validation.

What is the opposite of "Evidence"?

Antonyms of "Evidence" include disproof, disprove, confute, discredit, invalidate, rebut and refute. Near antonyms include rebuttal, refutation, accusation and allegation.

How do you use "Evidence" in a sentence?

Examples of "Evidence" in a sentence: "do you have any evidence that this bike is yours?".

Is "Evidence" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Evidence" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Evidence" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A2-level word, "Evidence" is typical of Cambridge A2 Key (KET), PTE Academic 30–42, TOEIC Listening & Reading 225+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.

How do you pronounce "Evidence"?

"Evidence" is pronounced /ˈe-və-dən(t)s/ and divided into syllables as ev·i·dence.