When should I use apparently?
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When should I use apparently?
You use apparently to indicate that the information you are giving is something that you have heard, but you are not certain that it is true. Oil prices fell this week, apparently because of over-production. You use apparently to refer to something that seems to be true, although you are not sure whether it is or not.
How do you use the word apparently?
Definition of apparently : it seems apparent —used to describe something that appears to be true based on what is known an apparently happy marriageThe window had apparently been forced open. Apparently, we’re supposed to wait here.
Is it rude to say apparently?
Why it doesn’t work: Unless you work in law enforcement, words such as “apparently,” “allegedly” and “evidently” can sound like you are contradicting or questioning someone’s judgment or portrayal of events.
What does it mean when someone says apparently?
What does apparently mean? Apparently means seemingly so based on the appearance of things. It’s a way of saying “it seems that” something is the case or is true. Apparently is the adverb form of the adjective apparent, which can mean readily seen, clear, obvious, or according to appearances.
Does apparently mean obviously?
Apparently is an adverb meaning “evidently” or “obviously.” After his sixth hot dog, you might say to your friend, “Well! Apparently somebody was hungry!” While apparently can mean “plainly” — like, duh — it can also mean “seemingly,” which is almost “evidently” or “obviously,” but not quite.
What is the difference between apparently and obviously?
As adverbs the difference between obviously and apparently is that obviously is in a obvious manner; clearly apparent while apparently is plainly; clearly; manifestly; evidently.
What is the difference between apparently and supposedly?
As adverbs the difference between supposedly and apparently is that supposedly is as a matter of supposition; in the beliefs or according to the claims of some people while apparently is plainly; clearly; manifestly; evidently.
How do you use apparently in a sentence?
Apparently sentence example
- Apparently he did a lot of walking.
- Apparently something had been discussed in her absence.
- Apparently she was wrong.
- I did, but apparently that status changed.
- Apparently the horse knew the rider meant business, because it didn’t act up again.
How do you write apparently?
What is the difference between apparently and evidently?
As adverbs the difference between evidently and apparently is that evidently is (obsolete) in such a way as to be clearly visible or manifest; distinctly, clearly while apparently is plainly; clearly; manifestly; evidently.