evidently
gb/ˈɛvədəntli/ us/ˈɛvədəntli/
B2
English
~ 1400
nyilvánvalóan, egyértelműen, láthatóan, úgy tűnik, a jelek szerint, úgy látszik
B2
1
Usage pattern:
evidently [clause]
She was evidently upset by the news.
Láthatóan felzaklatta a hír.
The roads were wet, so it had evidently rained overnight.
Az utak vizesek voltak, tehát nyilvánvalóan esett az éjszaka.
He was evidently the most qualified person for the job.
They had evidently prepared for this situation.
The experiment evidently supports the theory.
Learner examples
She was evidently happy.
Láthatóan boldog volt.
It was evidently cold outside.
Láthatóan hideg volt odakint.
He is evidently the best player.
They were evidently ready.
The answer is evidently correct.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'evidently' with 'apparently'; 'evidently' is based on clear evidence, while 'apparently' may rely only on appearance or hearsay.
Meaning
Clearly true from the evidence
Collocations
evidently clear
|evidently true
|was evidently
|evidently mistaken
Synonyms
obviously (Stronger and more emphatic; can sound blunt or critical.)
|
clearly (Neutral and direct; focuses on lack of doubt.)
Antonyms
apparently (Suggests something seems true but may not be certain; weaker than 'evidently'.)
Themes
communication
|logic
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
In a way that is easy to see is true because of facts or signs.
In a way that shows something is clearly true or exists, based on the available facts or signs.
B2
2
Usage pattern:
evidently [clause]
Evidently, they had missed the meeting.
Úgy tűnik, lekésték a megbeszélést.
He was evidently unaware of the problem.
Úgy tűnt, nincs tisztában a problémával.
The team had evidently failed to follow instructions.
She was evidently not interested in continuing the conversation.
Learner examples
Evidently, they were late.
Úgy tűnik, elkéstek.
He was evidently tired.
Úgy tűnt, fáradt.
Evidently, she did not hear me.
They had evidently lost the map.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse this meaning for situations with strong proof, where the first meaning would be better.
Meaning
As it appears to be true
Collocations
evidently not
|evidently unaware
|evidently failed
Synonyms
apparently (More common for this sense; often interchangeable.)
|
seemingly (More formal and less certain in tone.)
Antonyms
certainly (Expresses full confidence rather than likelihood.)
Themes
communication
|speculation
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Used when something seems true from what you know, but you are not 100% sure.
Used to say that something seems to be true based on what is known, but without complete certainty.
Grammar
Dictionary form
evidently
IPA
GB/ˈɛvədəntli/
US/ˈɛvədəntli/
Syllables & stress
evid - ently (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (evid)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: evidently
- Plural: evidentlies
Word family
Forms
evidentlies
noun
Advanced or less common
Expressions
most evidently
1/mˈoʊst ˈɛvədəntli/
fixed phrase
formal
In the clearest possible way from evidence
In the clearest way that shows something is true from facts or signs.
Examples
- This is most evidently a work of great skill.
- The theory is most evidently supported by these results.
quite evidently
1/kwˈaɪt ˈɛvədəntli/
fixed phrase
Very clearly from the evidence
In a very clear way because of facts or signs.
Examples
- She was quite evidently the best candidate for the role.
- The plan had quite evidently failed.