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Meaning of apparently
The primary meaning of the word "apparently" is to indicate that something seems to be true or is likely to be the case, based on available evidence or appearances.
Etymology of apparently
The word "apparently" has its roots in the Latin words "apparere," meaning "to appear" and the suffix "-ly," which forms an adverb
The word has been used in the English language since the 15th century to indicate a conclusion or opinion based on available evidence or appearances
Synonyms
obviously
clearly
evidently
plainly
seemingly
allegedly
supposedly
purportedly
reportedly
ostensibly
manifestly
patently
transparently
unmistakably
indisputably
undeniably
visibly
noticeably
discernibly
recognizably
apparently
admittedly
confessedly
admittedly
avowedly
admittedly
self-evidently
palpably
tangibly
perceptibly
sensibly
ostensibly
nominally
reputedly
supposedly
putatively
professedly
confessedly
Definitions
- Used to indicate that something seems to be true or is likely to be the case, based on available evidence or appearances
- Used to indicate that something is evident or obvious
- Used to express a conclusion or opinion based on what is known or observed
Usage Examples
- He is apparently very talented, as he won the award for best actor
- The new policy is apparently designed to reduce costs and increase efficiency
- She apparently forgot her password, as she couldn't log in to her account
Antonyms
undoubtedly
unquestionably
certainly
definitely
incontrovertibly
irrefutably
unarguably
unmistakably
clearly
obviously
manifestly
patently
transparently
secretly
privately
covertly
stealthily
surreptitiously
furtively
clandestinely
mysteriously
enigmatically
ambiguously
unclearly
vaguely
dubiously
questionably
disputably
arguably