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Meaning of apparently

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

apparently

Pronunciation:/əˈpaɹəntli//əˈpæɹ.ɨnt.li/

adverb

Definitions

  1. Plainly; clearly; manifestly; evidently.

    Synonyms:clearlyevidentlyobviouslyplainlyvisibly
  2. Seemingly; in appearance only.

    Example: A man may be apparently friendly, yet malicious in heart.

    Synonyms:ostensiblyseemingly
  3. According to what the speaker has read or heard.

    Example: Apparently you are quite a good dancer.

    Synonyms:allegedlyreportedly