Cool MateMeaning of Apparently
In simple words: It seems that something is true based on what I've heard.
Apparently in a sentence
- Apparently they are getting divorced soon.
- I thought she had retired, but apparently she hasn't.
- He paused, apparently lost in thought.
- The government was apparently unaware of the magnitude of the crisis.
- The security forces were apparently taken by surprise.
How to use Apparently
Used when stating something as though it is true, often based on hearsay or indirect information. Generally appropriate in both spoken and written English, but can sound less confident than stating a fact directly.
Grammar pattern
apparently + clause
Memory hint
Think of 'a pair of lentil beans' — it's not definite, just what it seems like.
Related words
Collocations with Apparently
- apparently true
- apparently unaware
- apparently easy
Synonyms for Apparently
- seemingly
- ostensibly
- reportedly
- supposedly
- presumably
Opposites of Apparently
- unquestionably
- certainly
Common mistakes with Apparently
- Using it too formally in casual conversations.
- Confusing it with 'obviously', which implies certainty.
- Not using it to introduce a statement clearly.
Compare Apparently with Seemingly, Reportedly, Supposedly, Presumably
Apparently appears in
Apparently in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يبدو أن
يبدو أن شيئًا ما صحيح بناءً على ما سمعته.
- Bengaliবাংলা
মনে হচ্ছে
মনে হচ্ছে কিছু সত্যি, যা আমি শুনেছি তার উপর ভিত্তি করে।
- GermanDeutsch
Anscheinend
Es scheint, dass etwas wahr ist, basierend auf dem, was ich gehört habe.
- SpanishEspañol
Aparentemente
Parece que algo es cierto basado en lo que he oído.
- Persianفارسی
ظاهراً، انگار
انگار یه چیزی درسته، بر اساس چیزایی که شنیدم.
- FrenchFrançais
Apparemment
Il semble que quelque chose soit vrai d'après ce que j'ai entendu.
- Hindiहिन्दी
लगता है
ऐसा लगता है कि कुछ सच है जो मैंने सुना है।
- ItalianItaliano
Apparentemente
Sembra che qualcosa sia vero in base a quello che ho sentito.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Aparentemente
Parece que algo é verdade com base no que ouvi.
- RussianРусский
Apparently
Похоже, что что-то правда, основываясь на том, что я слышал.
- Urduاردو
ظاہراً
ایسا لگتا ہے کہ سنی ہوئی باتوں کی بنیاد پر کوئی بات سچ ہے۔
- Chinese中文
显然
看起来某事是真的，基于我听到的内容。
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Frequently asked questions about Apparently
What does Apparently mean?
It seems that something is true based on what I've heard.
What is the definition of Apparently?
according to what you have heard or read; according to the way something appears
How do you use Apparently in a sentence?
Apparently they are getting divorced soon.
Can you give another example of Apparently?
I thought she had retired, but apparently she hasn't.
What are synonyms for Apparently?
Common alternatives include seemingly, ostensibly, reportedly, supposedly, presumably.
What is the opposite of Apparently?
Opposite meanings include unquestionably, certainly.
What words go with Apparently?
It commonly pairs with apparently true, apparently unaware, apparently easy.
What are common mistakes when using Apparently?
Using it too formally in casual conversations. Confusing it with 'obviously', which implies certainty. Not using it to introduce a statement clearly.
How do you pronounce Apparently?
US: /["/əˈpærəntli/"]/, UK: /["/əˈpærəntli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Apparently?
Used when stating something as though it is true, often based on hearsay or indirect information. Generally appropriate in both spoken and written English, but can sound less confident than stating a fact directly.
What CEFR level is Apparently?
"Apparently" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.