Apparently vs Presumably vs Seemingly vs Supposedly

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

Apparently

Top 1000 (muito comum)B2adverb

Presumably

Top 5000 (bastante comum)C1adverb

Seemingly

Top 2000 (comum)C1adverb

Supposedly

Top 3000 (comum)C1adverb
Mais comum: Apparently
 ApparentlyPresumablySeeminglySupposedly
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/əˈpærəntli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əˈpærəntli/"]/🇬🇧 /["/prɪˈzjuːməbli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/prɪˈzuːməbli/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ˈsiːmɪŋli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈsiːmɪŋli/"]/🇬🇧 /["/səˈpəʊzɪdli/"]/🇺🇸 /["/səˈpəʊzɪdli/"]/
SignificadoParece que algo é verdade com base no que ouvi.It seems that something is true based on what I've heard.É provável ou esperado que algo seja verdade.It is likely or expected that something is true.Parece que algo é verdade.It looks like something or appears to be true.Acredita-se que algo seja verdade, mas pode não ser.Something is believed to be true, but it may not be.
ExemploApparently they are getting divorced soon.Presumably this is where the accident happened.a seemingly stupid questionThe novel is supposedly based on a true story.
RegistroNeutroNeutroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 5000 (bastante comum)Top 2000 (comum)Top 3000 (comum)
Nível CEFRB2C1C1C1
Classe gramaticaladverbadverbadverbadverb
Colocaçõesapparently true, apparently unaware, apparently easypresumably true, presumably based, presumably understoodseemingly calm, seemingly simple, seemingly unrelated, seemingly impossible, seemingly endlesssupposedly true, supposedly said, supposedly happening, supposedly planned, supposedly proven
Antônimosunquestionably, certainlydoubtfully, questionablyobviously, evidentlyactually, definitely, certainly
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 'seeming' as a participle., Using it in overly casual contexts., Mixing it up with similar words like 'apparently'.'Supposedly' vs 'supposably' confusion., Using 'supposedly' in overly formal contexts., Misplacing 'supposedly' within a sentence.
Notas de usoUsado ao afirmar algo como se fosse verdade, muitas vezes com base em boatos ou informações indiretas. Geralmente apropriado em inglês falado e escrito, mas pode soar menos confiante do que afirmar um fato diretamente.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.Use 'presumivelmente' quando você acha que algo é verdade, mas não tem prova definitiva. É mais formal do que usar 'provavelmente' e é frequentemente usado na escrita ou em conversas sérias.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 'aparentemente' para expressar como algo parece, em vez de como realmente é. É neutro, adequado para contextos falados e escritos, mas deve ser evitado em conversas muito informais.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.Use 'supostamente' ao descrever algo que é comumente aceito, mas pode não ser verdade. É neutro e geralmente adequado em contextos falados e escritos, mas evite em conversas informais.Use 'supposedly' when describing something that is commonly accepted but may not be true. It's neutral and generally suitable in both spoken and written contexts, but avoid in informal conversations.

Veja em clipes reais

Apparently
Supposedly

Perguntas frequentes: Apparently vs Presumably vs Seemingly vs Supposedly

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

Apparently: It seems that something is true based on what I've heard. Presumably: It is likely or expected that something is true. Seemingly: It looks like something or appears to be true. Supposedly: Something is believed to be true, but it may not be.

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

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

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

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

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

Apparently: adverb, Presumably: adverb, Seemingly: adverb, Supposedly: adverb.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Apparently: Apparently they are getting divorced soon. Presumably: Presumably this is where the accident happened. Seemingly: a seemingly stupid question Supposedly: The novel is supposedly based on a true story.

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

Nem sempre. Apparently, Presumably, Seemingly e Supposedly 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.

Comparações relacionadas