apparently
gb/əpˈɛɹəntli/ us/əpˈɛɹəntli/
B1
Engelska
~ 1300
Betydelser
0 betydelser
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.
Användningsmönster:
apparently [clause]
Vanligt misstag:
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.
Synonymer
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.)
Antonymer
certainly (Expresses certainty rather than doubt or appearance.)
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definitely (Indicates full confidence in truth rather than mere appearance.)
Ordkombinationer
apparently true
|apparently harmless
|apparently unrelated
|apparently simple
Teman
communication
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Exempel
- 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.
Exempel för inlärare
- 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.
Användningsmönster:
apparently [verb/adjective]
Vanligt misstag:
Learners may confuse this with the 'seeming' meaning; here it refers to what is directly observed, not inferred from reports.
Synonymer
clearly (Directly emphasizes that something can be seen or understood without doubt.)
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plainly (Slightly more formal; emphasizes obviousness.)
Antonymer
invisibly (Not able to be seen.)
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unclearly (Not easy to see or understand.)
Ordkombinationer
apparently injured
|apparently happy
|apparently asleep
Teman
observation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Exempel
- He was apparently upset after the meeting.
- The car was apparently damaged in the accident.
- She was apparently asleep when I arrived.
Exempel för inlärare
- He is apparently happy.
- The dog is apparently tired.
- She was apparently angry.
Grammatik
Grundform
apparently
IPA
GB/əpˈɛɹəntli/
US/əpˈɛɹəntli/
Stavelser och betoning
ap - par - ently (3 stavelser)
Stress on 2nd syllable (par)
Ordformer
Noun
- Base: apparently
- Plural: apparentlies
Ordfamilj
Forms
apparentlies
noun
Core family
Related words
reappear
verb
reappearance
noun
Negative and opposite forms
disappear
verb A2
disappearance
noun B2
Uttryck
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.
Exempel
- '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.
Exempel
- 'Is she coming to the party?' 'Apparently so.'
- 'They've already left?' 'Apparently so.'