apparently
Meaning
Apparently is used to indicate that something seems to be true based on what is known or observed, but may not be confirmed.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "apparently" with "obviously"; while "apparently" suggests uncertainty, "obviously" indicates certainty.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Mark
sat
at
his
usual
table
in
the
caf
é,
drinking
tea
and
reading
an
article
on
his
laptop
.
He
had
been
waiting
for
twenty
minutes
when
Sarah
finally
arrived
,
apologizing
and
smiling
.
Apparently
the
bus
had
been
delayed
by
traffic
,
so
she
missed
her
normal
train
.
They
ordered
sandwiches
and
talked
about
work
while
the
rain
started
softly
outside
.
By
the
time
they
left
,
the
conversation
had
made
both
of
them
relaxed
and
ready
for
the
afternoon
.
Common Phrases
apparently true
apparently clear
apparently reasonable
Synonyms
Related Words
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