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Synonyms & Similar Words
obviously
clearly
evidently
plainly
seemingly
apparently
manifestly
patently
visibly
noticeably
remarkably
strikingly
unusually
surprisingly
curiously
interestingly
coincidentally
understandably
justifiably
excusably
forgiveably
tolerably
acceptably
plausibly
believably
credibly
conceivably
imaginably
feasibly
potentially
possibly
probably
likely
ostensibly
allegedly
supposedly
purportedly
reportedly
nominally
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 the available evidence or information.
Definitions
- Used to indicate that something seems to be true or is likely to be the case, based on the available evidence or information
- Used to indicate that something is visible or can be noticed
- Used to express a conclusion or opinion based on what is known or observed
Etymology of Apparently
The word "Apparently" originates from the Old French word "apparoir," meaning "to appear," which is derived from the Latin word "apparere," meaning "to become visible" or "to seem"
The word has been in use since the 15th century, initially with the meaning "to become visible" or "to come into sight," and later developing its modern meaning of indicating likelihood or probability
Example Uses
- The new policy has apparently been successful in reducing costs
- She apparently didn't get the message, because she didn't show up
- The company's financial troubles are apparently worse than initially thought
- The tourists got lost, apparently due to a misunderstanding of the map
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
undoubtedly
certainly
definitely
absolutely
positively
unmistakably
unquestionably
undoubtedly
clearly
obviously
manifestly
patently
visibly
noticeably
remarkably
doubtfully
questionably
arguably
debatably
disputably
contentiously
controversially
problematically
uncertainly
ambiguously
vaguely
unclearly
inconclusively