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apparently

/əˈpæɹəntli/adverb4 syllables

Apparently means: unmistakably (‘plain’ is often used informally for ‘plainly’).

Synonyms for apparently20

adverb, as in unmistakably (‘plain’ is often used informally for ‘plainly’)

obviously, evidently, manifestly, patently, plainly, plain

adverb, as in from appearances alone

seemingly, ostensibly, on the face of it

also used for apparently

clearly, visibly, blatantly, baitly, at first blush, at first glance, at first sight, on the surface, outwardly, allegedly, reportedly

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What does apparently mean?2

adverb

1

unmistakably (‘plain’ is often used informally for ‘plainly’)“the answer is obviously wrong”

2

from appearances alone“irrigation often produces bumper crops from apparently desert land”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Apparently in a sentence

  • This should be obvious, but apparently it's not.Hybrid
  • Apparently, they nest in a tree in front of the house.Lepotdeterre
  • Apparently, you have all been emasculated by this abusive teacher.OsoHombre
  • Apparently, the computer compels me to not see the interesting discussion.gleki
  • Apparently, they're trying to patch up their marriage.Cainntear
  • Apparently, that's the only way we can get that done in time.CK
  • Though apparently healthy, he really has a delicate constitution.unknown
  • Apparently, it's getting difficult to find a good position.belgavox

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