HyperDic: apparently

English > 2 senses of the word apparently:
ADVERBallapparently, seemingly, ostensibly, on the face of itfrom appearances alone
allapparently, obviously, evidently, manifestly, patently, plainly, plainunmistakably ('plain' is often used informally for 'plainly')
apparently > pronunciation
Soundsahpeh'rahntliy
Rhymesably ... zealously: 1543 rhymes with liy...
English > apparently: 2 senses > adverb 1
MeaningFrom appearances alone.
Example"irrigation often produces bumper crops from apparently desert land"
Synonymsseemingly, ostensibly, on the face of it
Spanishaparentemente, cara a cara, ostensiblemente
Catalanaparentment
Adjectivesapparentappearing as such but not necessarily so
English > apparently: 2 senses > adverb 2
Meaningunmistakably ('plain' is often used informally for 'plainly').
Examples
  • "she has apparently been living here for some time"
  • "I thought he owned the property, but apparently not"
Synonymsobviously, evidently, manifestly, patently, plainly, plain
Usage ofcolloquialismA colloquial expression
Spanishaparentemente, claramente, claro, evidentemente, manifiestamente, obviamente, patentemente
Catalanevidentment, manifestament, òbviament
Adjectivesapparentclearly / clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

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