Is visible the same as noticeable?

Not exactly. Visible means you can see it. Noticeable means it attracts attention.

Can I use visible in formal writing?

Yes. Visible is common in academic and business writing.

How do I use visible with to?

Use visible to someone: "The sign was visible to drivers."

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visible

/ˈvɪz.ə.bəl/

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adjective

Able to be seen. If something is visible, your eyes can notice it. It may be clear, easy to notice, or not hidden.

The mountain was visible from the hotel.
Her name was visible on the screen.
The moon was barely visible tonight.

Adinary Nuance

Visible is about whether something can be seen. It is different from noticeable, which means easy to notice, and clear, which means easy to understand or see through. Use visible when the main idea is sight, not attention or meaning.

In other languages

Vietnamese: có thể thấy
Spanish: visible
Chinese: 可见的
Japanese: 見える
Korean: 보이는

Etymology

Visible comes from Latin visibilis, from videre, meaning "to see." It entered English through French in the late Middle Ages.

Common phrases

visible evidencevisible signsvisible to the naked eyehighly visible

Synonyms

apparent noticeable seen

Related words

invisible viewable clear obvious

Frequently asked questions

Is visible the same as noticeable?: Not exactly. Visible means you can see it. Noticeable means it attracts attention.
Can I use visible in formal writing?: Yes. Visible is common in academic and business writing.
What is the opposite of visible?: The opposite is invisible.
How do I use visible with to?: Use visible to someone: "The sign was visible to drivers."