Apparently vs Presumably vs Reportedly vs Seemingly

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Apparently

Top 1000 (muito comum)B2adverb

Presumably

Top 5000 (bastante comum)C1adverb

Reportedly

Top 5000 (bastante comum)C1adverb

Seemingly

Top 2000 (comum)C1adverb
Mais comum: Apparently
 ApparentlyPresumablyReportedlySeemingly
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/əˈpærəntli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈpærəntli/"]/🇬🇧 /["/prɪˈzjuːməbli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/prɪˈzuːməbli/"]/🇬🇧 /["/rɪˈpɔːtɪdli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/rɪˈpɔːrtɪdli/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈsiːmɪŋli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈsiːmɪŋli/"]/
SignificadoIt seems that something is true based on what I've heard.It is likely or expected that something is true.It is said that something is true, but not confirmed.It looks like something or appears to be true.
ExemploApparently they are getting divorced soon.Presumably this is where the accident happened.The band have reportedly decided to split up.a seemingly stupid question
RegistroNeutroNeutroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 5000 (bastante comum)Top 5000 (bastante comum)Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFRB2C1C1C1
Classe gramaticaladverbadverbadverbadverb
Colocaçõesapparently true, apparently unaware, apparently easypresumably true, presumably based, presumably understoodreportedly confirmed, reportedly involved, reportedly statedseemingly calm, seemingly simple, seemingly unrelated, seemingly impossible, seemingly endless
Antônimosunquestionably, certainlydoubtfully, questionablyunconfirmedly, anecdotally, allegedly notobviously, evidently
Erros comunsUsing it too formally in casual conversations., Confusing it with 'obviously', which implies certainty., Not using it to introduce a statement clearly.Used in informal situations where a casual word would be better., Confused with 'presume', which has a different grammatical structure., Overused in statements where certainty is needed.Confused with 'reported' vs 'reportedly', Using it in informal settings where a simpler word would be better, Incorrectly placing it before the subject instead of the verbConfused with 'seeming' as a participle., Using it in overly casual contexts., Mixing it up with similar words like 'apparently'.
Notas de usoUsed 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.Use 'presumably' when you think something is true but don't have definite proof. It’s more formal than using 'probably' and is often used in writing or serious conversations.Use 'reportedly' to indicate that information comes from another source and may not be verified. It's more appropriate in formal contexts, like news articles, rather than casual conversation.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.

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Perguntas frequentes: Apparently vs Presumably vs Reportedly vs Seemingly

Qual é a diferença entre Apparently, Presumably, Reportedly e Seemingly?

Apparently: It seems that something is true based on what I've heard. Presumably: It is likely or expected that something is true. Reportedly: It is said that something is true, but not confirmed. Seemingly: It looks like something or appears to be true.

Qual é mais comum: Apparently, Presumably, Reportedly e Seemingly?

Apparently é a mais comum no inglês do dia a dia.

Apparently, Presumably, Reportedly e Seemingly estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Apparently: B2, Presumably: C1, Reportedly: C1, Seemingly: C1 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Apparently, Presumably, Reportedly e Seemingly?

Apparently: adverb, Presumably: adverb, Reportedly: adverb, Seemingly: adverb.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Apparently: Apparently they are getting divorced soon. Presumably: Presumably this is where the accident happened. Reportedly: The band have reportedly decided to split up. Seemingly: a seemingly stupid question

Posso usar Apparently, Presumably, Reportedly e Seemingly de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Apparently, Presumably, Reportedly e Seemingly são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.

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