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transparent

Pronunciation: [trænsˈpɛr.ənt]

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

Context: “visibility”

(adjective) when something is clear and you can easily see through it. Think of a clean window or clear water—you can look right through and see what's on the other side.

Example

The glass is so transparent, we can see the garden clearly from inside the house.

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The wall is not transparent; we can't see through it at all.

Example

Is this plastic sheet transparent enough to see the words behind it?

Context: “honesty”

(adjective) when someone is honest and open about their thoughts or actions. If a person explains their feelings clearly and shares information truthfully, they are being transparent.

Example

She was transparent about her reasons for leaving the job, which helped everyone understand.

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He was not transparent about his plans, and it caused a lot of confusion.

Example

Can you be transparent about your decision-making process?

How to pronounce transparent

Pronunciation: [trænsˈpɛr.ənt]

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