What does "apparently" mean? Can you show me some examples?

Rebecca

"Apparently" means as far as one knows or can see. Something seems to be true, but you aren't certain that it's true. It also can be used when a real situation turned out differently than expected. Ex: He's apparently going to be studying abroad next year. Ex: I'm apparently going to have to babysit my nephew this weekend. Ex: I thought he was in his 20s. Apparently, he's almost 40. Ex: I thought we were friends, but apparently, we aren't.