The difference between Explicit and Manifest

When used as adjectives, explicit means very specific, clear, or detailed, whereas manifest means evident to the senses, especially to the sight.

Manifest is also noun with the meaning: a list or invoice of the passengers or goods being carried by a commercial vehicle or ship.

Manifest is also verb with the meaning: to show plainly.

check bellow for the other definitions of Explicit and Manifest

  1. Explicit as an adjective:

    Very specific, clear, or detailed.

    Examples:

    "I gave explicit instructions for him to stay here, but he followed me, anyway."

  2. Explicit as an adjective (euphemism):

    Containing material (e.g. language or film footage) that might be deemed offensive or graphic.

    Examples:

    "The film had several scenes including explicit language and sex."

  1. Manifest as an adjective:

    Evident to the senses, especially to the sight; apparent; distinctly perceived.

  2. Manifest as an adjective:

    Obvious to the understanding; apparent to the mind; easily apprehensible; plain; not obscure or hidden.

  3. Manifest as an adjective (rare, used with "of"):

    Detected; convicted.

  1. Manifest as a noun:

    A list or invoice of the passengers or goods being carried by a commercial vehicle or ship.

  2. Manifest as a noun (computing):

    A file containing metadata describing other files.

  3. Manifest as a noun (obsolete):

    A public declaration; an open statement; a manifesto.

  1. Manifest as a verb:

    To show plainly; to make to appear distinctly, usually to the mind; to put beyond question or doubt; to display; to exhibit.

    Examples:

    "His courage manifested itself through the look on his face."

  2. Manifest as a verb:

    To exhibit the manifests or prepared invoices of; to declare at the customhouse.

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