Transparent
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Physical Clarity
Refer to objects that allow light to pass, making items behind visible. The transparent bottle revealed the clear liquid inside.
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Not Always Invisible
"Transparent" means you can see through it, but it doesn't mean the object is invisible itself. The curtains were transparent, displaying the silhouette of a tree outside.
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Metaphorical Use
Sometimes used metaphorically to describe a clear and obvious truth. The child's lie was as transparent as glass.