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obscure

Pronunciation: [əbˈskjʊr]

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Learn how to use obscure in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “clarity”

(adjective) when something is hard to understand or see clearly. If a book is written in a way that is confusing, we call it obscure. It can also mean something that is not well known.

Example

The author uses obscure language to create a mysterious effect in the story.

Example

The instructions were not obscure at all; they were very clear and easy to follow.

Example

Why do some people find this poem so obscure?

Context: “visibility”

(verb) to make something difficult to see or understand. If you cover a light, you obscure it, making it less bright or hard to notice.

Example

The trees obscure the view of the mountains, making it look more magical.

Example

The rain did not obscure our vision; we could still see the road clearly.

Example

What could obscure our view of the sunset?

How to pronounce obscure

Pronunciation: [əbˈskjʊr]

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