evidently
gb/ˈɛvədəntli/ us/ˈɛvədəntli/
B2
Engels
~ 1400
Betekenissen
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adverb
B2
property
1
Clearly true from the evidence
In a way that is easy to see is true because of facts or signs.
Gebruikspatroon:
evidently [clause]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'evidently' with 'apparently'; 'evidently' is based on clear evidence, while 'apparently' may rely only on appearance or hearsay.
Synoniemen
obviously (Stronger and more emphatic; can sound blunt or critical.)
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clearly (Neutral and direct; focuses on lack of doubt.)
Antoniemen
apparently (Suggests something seems true but may not be certain; weaker than 'evidently'.)
Woordcombinaties
evidently clear
|evidently true
|was evidently
|evidently mistaken
Thema's
communication
|logic
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- She was evidently upset by the news.
- The roads were wet, so it had evidently rained overnight.
- He was evidently the most qualified person for the job.
- They had evidently prepared for this situation.
- The experiment evidently supports the theory.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- She was evidently happy.
- It was evidently cold outside.
- He is evidently the best player.
- They were evidently ready.
- The answer is evidently correct.
adverb
B2
property
2
As it appears to be true
Used when something seems true from what you know, but you are not 100% sure.
Gebruikspatroon:
evidently [clause]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may overuse this meaning for situations with strong proof, where the first meaning would be better.
Synoniemen
apparently (More common for this sense; often interchangeable.)
|
seemingly (More formal and less certain in tone.)
Antoniemen
certainly (Expresses full confidence rather than likelihood.)
Woordcombinaties
evidently not
|evidently unaware
|evidently failed
Thema's
communication
|speculation
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- Evidently, they had missed the meeting.
- He was evidently unaware of the problem.
- The team had evidently failed to follow instructions.
- She was evidently not interested in continuing the conversation.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- Evidently, they were late.
- He was evidently tired.
- Evidently, she did not hear me.
- They had evidently lost the map.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
evidently
IPA
GB/ˈɛvədəntli/
US/ˈɛvədəntli/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
evid - ently (2 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (evid)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: evidently
- Plural: evidentlies
Woordfamilie
Forms
evidentlies
noun
Advanced or less common
Uitdrukkingen
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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- She was quite evidently the best candidate for the role.
- The plan had quite evidently failed.