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apparently

[əˈpærəntli]

apparently Definition

as far as one knows or can see.

Using apparently: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "apparently" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Apparently, he's not coming to the party.

  • Example

    She apparently didn't receive my message.

  • Example

    The company apparently went bankrupt last year.

apparently Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for apparently

Phrases with apparently

  • appearing to be in good health, but may have underlying health issues

    Example

    The patient was apparently healthy, but further tests revealed a serious condition.

  • seeming to be illogical or without reason, but may have underlying logic or reason

    Example

    His actions were apparently irrational, but he later explained his reasoning.

  • seeming to be innocent or harmless, but may have underlying guilt or harm

    Example

    The suspect appeared to be apparently innocent, but further investigation revealed their involvement in the crime.

Origins of apparently

from Latin 'apparentem', meaning 'visible, manifest'

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Summary: apparently in Brief

'Apparently' [əˈpærəntli] is an adverb that means 'as far as one knows or can see.' It is used to describe something that appears to be true based on the available evidence, but may not necessarily be so. Examples include 'Apparently, he's not coming to the party' and 'The company apparently went bankrupt last year.' The phrase 'apparently healthy' describes someone who appears to be in good health but may have underlying health issues.

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