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apparently

adv. sent.
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //əˈpɛɹəntɫi// UK //ɐpˈæɹəntli// ap·par·ent·ly Archaic General-service

adv. used to say that something seems to be true based on what you have heard or read, even if you are not 100% sure. You use this when you are reporting information from another source.

adv. used to indicate that a statement is based on available evidence or reports, though its absolute veracity is not personally guaranteed. Often functions as a stance adjunct to distance the speaker from the claim.


SIMPLE

Apparently, the meeting is cancelled because the manager is sick.

CONTEXTUAL

Apparently, the new restaurant in town is excellent, though I haven't had the chance to try it myself yet.

COMPLEX

The company's profits have apparently stabilised after a difficult fiscal year, according to the preliminary reports released by the board this morning.

Synonyms
Origin

From apparent + -ly.

Usage

Typically placed at the beginning of a sentence or before the main verb to qualify the entire statement.

Pitfall

It is apparently that he left.Apparently, he left.Apparently is an adverb and cannot function as an adjective after 'it is'; use 'it is apparent that' or the adverb alone.

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