apparently
gb/əpˈɛɹəntli/ us/əpˈɛɹəntli/
B1
English
~ 1300
Senses
0 senses
adverb
B1
property
1
seemingly true from information
Used when you say what you think is true because of what you have heard or seen, but you are not sure.
Usage pattern:
apparently [clause]
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.
Synonyms
seemingly (More formal and often used in written English to describe appearances.)
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reportedly (Focuses more on information coming from other people rather than personal observation.)
Antonyms
certainly (Expresses certainty rather than doubt or appearance.)
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definitely (Indicates full confidence in truth rather than mere appearance.)
Collocations
apparently true
|apparently harmless
|apparently unrelated
|apparently simple
Themes
communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- Apparently, the meeting has been canceled.
- She was apparently unaware of the problem.
- Apparently, they have moved to another city.
- He is apparently the most experienced person on the team.
Learner examples
- Apparently, it will rain today.
- She is apparently sick.
- Apparently, he works here.
- They are apparently married.
adverb
B2
property
2
clearly visible or obvious
In a way that is easy to see or notice.
Usage pattern:
apparently [verb/adjective]
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with the 'seeming' meaning; here it refers to what is directly observed, not inferred from reports.
Synonyms
clearly (Directly emphasizes that something can be seen or understood without doubt.)
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plainly (Slightly more formal; emphasizes obviousness.)
Antonyms
invisibly (Not able to be seen.)
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unclearly (Not easy to see or understand.)
Collocations
apparently injured
|apparently happy
|apparently asleep
Themes
observation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- He was apparently upset after the meeting.
- The car was apparently damaged in the accident.
- She was apparently asleep when I arrived.
Learner examples
- He is apparently happy.
- The dog is apparently tired.
- She was apparently angry.
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.'