evidence

(noun, verb)

noun

1. your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

- the evidence that smoking causes lung cancer is very compelling

Similar word(s): grounds

Definition categories: thought, information

2. an indication that makes something evident

- his trembling was evidence of his fear

Definition categories: communication, indicant, indication

3. (law) all the means by which any alleged matter of fact whose truth is investigated at judicial trial is established or disproved

Definition categories: communication, info, information

Sentences with evidence as a noun:

- There is no evidence that anyone was here earlier.

verb

1. provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

Similar word(s): attest, certify, demonstrate, manifest

Definition categories: communication, evidence, prove, show, testify

2. provide evidence for

Similar word(s): prove, show, testify

Definition categories: communication, inform

3. give evidence

Similar word(s): tell

Definition categories: communication, inform

Sentences with evidence as a verb:

- She was furious, as evidenced by her slamming the door.