Cool MateObviously vs You would think right
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Obviously
Top 1,000 (very common)B1adverb
You would think right
Beyond 10,000 (less common)
Most common: Obviously
| Obviously | You would think right | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈɒbviəsli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈɑːbviəsli/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //jʊ wəd θɪŋk raɪt//🇺🇸 //jʊ wəd θɪŋk raɪt// |
| Meaning | Clearly or easily seen. | You might believe it is true. |
| Example | Obviously, we don't want to spend too much money. | You would think right that everyone would know this answer. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 1,000 (very common) | Beyond 10,000 (less common) |
| CEFR level | B1 | - |
| Part of speech | adverb | |
| Collocations | obviously correct, obviously wrong, obviously happy, obviously important, obviously true | you would think right that, you would think right about, you would think right after seeing |
| Antonyms | unclearly, ambiguously | - |
| Common mistakes | 'Obvious' vs 'obviously': Confusing the adjective and adverb forms., Using in overly formal situations: It's too casual for very formal writing., Placing it too far from what it's describing: Should be close to the idea it clarifies. | Omitting 'you' as in 'would think right'., Using 'would' instead of 'might'., Confusing with 'You think right' which is less common. |
| Usage notes | Use 'obviously' when something is clear or evident. It's appropriate in most contexts but can seem sarcastic if overused. | Used in conversational English to express surprise or expectation; often rhetorical. Avoid formal writing. |
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Frequently asked questions: Obviously vs You would think right
What's the difference between Obviously and You would think right?
Obviously: Clearly or easily seen. You would think right: You might believe it is true.
Which is more common: Obviously and You would think right?
Obviously is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Obviously: Obviously, we don't want to spend too much money. You would think right: You would think right that everyone would know this answer.
Can I use Obviously and You would think right interchangeably?
Not always. Obviously and You would think right are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.