Cool MateMeaning of Seemingly
in a way that appears to be true but may in fact not be
In simple words: It looks like something or appears to be true.
Seemingly in a sentence
- a seemingly stupid question
- a **seemingly endless** journey
- It was a seemingly impossible task.
- Seemingly, he borrowed the money from the bank.
- They were seemingly having an affair.
How to use Seemingly
Use 'seemingly' to express how something appears rather than how it is. It's neutral, suitable for both spoken and written contexts but should be avoided in very casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
seemingly + adjective/adverb
Memory hint
Think of 'seem' as shining a light on something that looks a certain way.
Related words
Collocations with Seemingly
- seemingly calm
- seemingly simple
- seemingly unrelated
- seemingly impossible
- seemingly endless
Synonyms for Seemingly
Opposites of Seemingly
- obviously
- evidently
Common mistakes with Seemingly
- Confused with 'seeming' as a participle.
- Using it in overly casual contexts.
- Mixing it up with similar words like 'apparently'.
Seemingly appears in
Seemingly in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
يبدو
يبدو الشيء أو يظهر أنه صحيح.
- Bengaliবাংলা
মনে হচ্ছে
কোনো কিছু দেখতে এমন বা সত্য বলে মনে হয়।
- GermanDeutsch
scheinbar
Es sieht so aus, als ob etwas wahr ist oder so erscheint.
- SpanishEspañol
Aparentemente
Parece algo o parece ser verdad.
- Persianفارسی
ظاهراً
به نظر میاد یه چیزی اینطوریه یا درسته.
- FrenchFrançais
Apparemment
Ça ressemble à quelque chose ou ça semble vrai.
- Hindiहिन्दी
ज़ाहिर तौर पर
ऐसा लगता है कि कुछ सच है या सच प्रतीत होता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Apparentemente
Sembra qualcosa o appare vero.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Aparentemente
Parece que algo é verdade.
- RussianРусский
Кажется, По-видимому
Выглядит так, будто что-то правда.
- Urduاردو
بظاہر
ایسا لگتا ہے کہ کوئی چیز سچی ہے یا سچی نظر آتی ہے۔
- Chinese中文
看似, 表面上
看起来像某事或似乎是真的。
More words like Seemingly
- Apparently
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
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Frequently asked questions about Seemingly
What does Seemingly mean?
It looks like something or appears to be true.
What is the definition of Seemingly?
in a way that appears to be true but may in fact not be
How do you use Seemingly in a sentence?
a seemingly stupid question
Can you give another example of Seemingly?
a **seemingly endless** journey
What are synonyms for Seemingly?
Common alternatives include apparently.
What is the opposite of Seemingly?
Opposite meanings include obviously, evidently.
What words go with Seemingly?
It commonly pairs with seemingly calm, seemingly simple, seemingly unrelated, seemingly impossible, seemingly endless.
What are common mistakes when using Seemingly?
Confused with 'seeming' as a participle. Using it in overly casual contexts. Mixing it up with similar words like 'apparently'.
How do you pronounce Seemingly?
US: /["/ˈsiːmɪŋli/"]/, UK: /["/ˈsiːmɪŋli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Seemingly?
Use 'seemingly' to express how something appears rather than how it is. It's neutral, suitable for both spoken and written contexts but should be avoided in very casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Seemingly?
"Seemingly" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.