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What is another word for Apparently? – 154 Apparently Synonyms

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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