As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To be something that is easily seen, noticed, or recognised. English = (be) obvious, (be) plain, (be) evident. 2. To be something that you expect people to know already. English = (be) obvious, (be) clear. Interactive: 1. Used alone in response to your addressee's comments to mean that you think what they have said is something that is easily see, noticed, or recognised. English = 'Obviously!', 'Plainly!', 'Evidently!' 2. Used alone in response to your addressee's comments to mean that you think what they have said is something that you expect everyone to know already. English = 'Obviously!', 'Clearly!' As Modifier: 1. Used at the beginning or end of a sentence to mean what is said in the sentence is easily seen, noticed, or recognised. English = obviously, plainly, evidently. 2. Used at the beginning or end of a sentence to mean that what you are stating is something that you expect people to know already. English = obviously, clearly.