apparently
/əˈpaɹəntli/
Meanings
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Adverb
Giving the impression or appearance of being the case, even if not actually.
Pronunciation
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/əˈpæɹ.ɨnt.li/
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Synonyms
allegedly , reportedly , clearly , evidently , obviously , plainly , visibly , ostensibly , seemingly
Rhymes
Words rhyming with apparentlyapparent , department , impartment
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,-
Apparatus (Latin) : Equipment or machinery
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Apparent () : Obvious, apparent to the senses
Variants
List of all variants of apparently that leads to same resultapparently
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).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
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.From Middle English apparente, from Old French apparer 'appear, become visible'.
Trivia
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The word 'apparently' appears approximately 3,500 times in the English language.
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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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Deception: Apparently is often used in conjunction with deception to describe a situation where something appears to be true, but is actually false.
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Ambiguity: Apparently can also be used to describe a situation where something is unclear or open to interpretation.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.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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visualize
- Imagine a situation where someone is pretending to be something they're not. Visualize the word 'apparently' appearing in that situation.
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associate
- Associate the word 'apparently' with the idea of deception or ambiguity.
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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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