apparently
gb/əpˈɛɹəntli/ us/əpˈɛɹəntli/
B1
English
~ 1300
úgy tűnik, a jelek szerint, láthatóan, nyilvánvalóan
B1
1
úgy tűnik
B1
Usage pattern:
apparently [clause]
Apparently, the meeting has been canceled.
Úgy tűnik, lemondták a megbeszélést.
She was apparently unaware of the problem.
Úgy tűnik, nem tudott a problémáról.
Apparently, they have moved to another city.
He is apparently the most experienced person on the team.
Learner examples
Apparently, it will rain today.
Úgy tűnik, ma esni fog.
She is apparently sick.
Úgy tűnik, beteg.
Apparently, he works here.
They are apparently married.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'apparently' with 'obviously'. 'Apparently' means it seems true from what you know, while 'obviously' means it is clear and easy to see.
Meaning
seemingly true from information
Collocations
apparently true
|apparently harmless
|apparently unrelated
|apparently simple
Synonyms
seemingly (More formal and often used in written English to describe appearances.)
|
reportedly (Focuses more on information coming from other people rather than personal observation.)
Antonyms
certainly (Expresses certainty rather than doubt or appearance.)
|
definitely (Indicates full confidence in truth rather than mere appearance.)
Themes
communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Used when you say what you think is true because of what you have heard or seen, but you are not sure.
Used to say that something seems to be true based on what you have heard or read, although you are not completely sure.
B2
2
láthatóan
B1
Usage pattern:
apparently [verb/adjective]
He was apparently upset after the meeting.
Láthatóan feldúlt volt a megbeszélés után.
The car was apparently damaged in the accident.
Az autó láthatóan megsérült a balesetben.
She was apparently asleep when I arrived.
Learner examples
He is apparently happy.
Láthatóan boldog.
The dog is apparently tired.
A kutya láthatóan fáradt.
She was apparently angry.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with the 'seeming' meaning; here it refers to what is directly observed, not inferred from reports.
Meaning
clearly visible or obvious
Collocations
apparently injured
|apparently happy
|apparently asleep
Synonyms
clearly (Directly emphasizes that something can be seen or understood without doubt.)
|
plainly (Slightly more formal; emphasizes obviousness.)
Antonyms
invisibly (Not able to be seen.)
|
unclearly (Not easy to see or understand.)
Themes
observation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definition
In a way that is easy to see or notice.
In a way that is easy to see or recognize; plainly.
Grammar
Dictionary form
apparently
IPA
GB/əpˈɛɹəntli/
US/əpˈɛɹəntli/
Syllables & stress
ap - par - ently (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (par)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: apparently
- Plural: apparentlies
Word family
Forms
apparentlies
noun
Core family
Related words
reappear
verb
reappearance
noun
Negative and opposite forms
disappear
verb A2
disappearance
noun B2
Expressions
apparently not
1/əpˈɛɹəntli nˈɑt/
fixed phrase
agreeing something seems untrue
Used to say that something does not seem true based on what has been said or seen.
Examples
- 'Did they win the game?' 'Apparently not.'
- 'Is he still working here?' 'Apparently not.'
apparently so
1/əpˈɛɹəntli sˈoʊ/
fixed phrase
agreeing something seems true
Used to say that something seems true based on what has been said or seen.
Examples
- 'Is she coming to the party?' 'Apparently so.'
- 'They've already left?' 'Apparently so.'