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apparently

[uh-pair-uhnt-lee]

adverb

  1. as far as can be known or supposed.

    I discussed both options with the litigants, and they are apparently agreeable to either one.

  2. obviously; clearly.

    Apparently, the tornado went right through the center of the town’s eastern district.



apparently

/ əˈpɛər-, əˈpærəntlɪ /

adverb

  1. (sentence modifier) it appears that; as far as one knows; seemingly

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of apparently1

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English; apparent ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )
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However, one study published in 2023 found that while dehorning apparently ensured greater survival rates among black rhinos, it was also linked to almost a 50% reduction in their habitat range.

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The company said that one or more individuals cut multiple fiber lines that were on the poles, apparently climbing trees to gain access.

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Last week Warwick was quoted as saying that a penalty given to Red Bull's Max Verstappen at the Spanish Grand Prix after the Dutchman apparently deliberately collided with Mercedes' George Russell was "right".

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As a result he had a grudge against school assistants in general, and apparently had made up his mind to kill one.

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“This conspiracy involved the Bureau of Prisons and was apparently orchestrated by the U.S. Attorney’s Office,” the motion says.

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When To Use

What doesapparently mean?

Apparently means seemingly so based on the appearance of things. It’s a way of saying “it seems that” something is the case or is true.Apparently is the adverb form of the adjective apparent, which can mean readily seen, clear, obvious, or according to appearances. Apparently is most often used in this last sense—referring to things that appear a certain way but may not actually be so. In this way, apparently is often used as a sentence modifier, meaning that it modifies or changes the meaning of the entire sentence. It does this by qualifying the rest of the statement, as in We owe $500, apparently. It can also be used as a sentence substitute, meaning it can be used as a one-word response to a question.Example: Apparently, the store is closed, at least according to what Jim told me—I’ll double check.

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