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apparently

/əˈpaɹəntli/

Meanings
  • Adverb

    Giving the impression or appearance of being the case, even if not actually.


Pronunciation
  1. /əˈpæɹ.ɨnt.li/



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Synonyms

allegedly , reportedly , clearly , evidently , obviously , plainly , visibly , ostensibly , seemingly
Rhymes
Words rhyming with apparently
apparent , department , impartment
Homophones
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  1. Apparatus (Latin) : Equipment or machinery

  2. Apparent () : Obvious, apparent to the senses


Variants
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apparently
Forms
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The comparative form of 'apparently' is 'more apparently'. The superlative form is 'most apparently'., The past tense and past participle of 'appear' are used as the base form for verb forms of 'apparently'. For example, 'He apparently appeared confused.'


Etymology
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From Middle English apparente, from Old French apparer 'appear, become visible'.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'apparently' appears approximately 3,500 times in the English language.

  2. In the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, the character Atticus Finch uses the word 'apparently' to describe the behavior of the townspeople towards Tom Robinson.


Related Concepts
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  1. Deception: Apparently is often used in conjunction with deception to describe a situation where something appears to be true, but is actually false.

  2. Ambiguity: Apparently can also be used to describe a situation where something is unclear or open to interpretation.


Culture
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In literature, 'apparently' is often used to create suspense or to reveal a character's deception. In art, it can be used to convey a sense of ambiguity or to challenge the viewer's perception.

How to Memorize "apparently"

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  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'apparently' with the idea of deception or ambiguity.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'appears to be, but actually isn't' to help remember the meaning of 'apparently'.


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