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obviously

adv. sent.
B1 Intermediate Oxford US //ˈɑbviəsɫi// UK //ˈɒbvɪəsli// ob·vi·ous·ly General-service Informal

adv. in a way that is easy to see or understand. You use this when you think something is clear to everyone and does not need much explanation.

adv. in a manner that is easily perceived or understood; clearly. Often functions as a sentence-modifying disjunct to indicate that the speaker considers the information self-evident.


SIMPLE

She is obviously very happy with her new job.

CONTEXTUAL

The store is obviously closed because all the lights are off and the door is locked.

COMPLEX

While the solution seemed complex at first, it was obviously the only logical choice once the team reviewed the financial data.

Synonyms
Origin

From obvious + -ly.

Usage

As a sentence adverb, it often appears at the beginning of a clause followed by a comma, or before the main verb.

Pitfall

It is obviously that he is tired.It is obvious that he is tired.Learners often use the adverb 'obviously' where the adjective 'obvious' is required after the verb 'to be'.

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