Apparently Definition & Meaning

apparently
adverb
  1. from appearances alone; "irrigation often produces bumper crops from apparently desert land"; "the child is seemingly healthy but the doctor is concerned"; "had been ostensibly frank as to his purpose while really concealing it"-Thomas Hardy; "on the face of it the problem seems minor"
  2. unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly'); "the answer is obviously wrong"; "she was in bed and evidently in great pain"; "he was manifestly too important to leave off the guest list"; "it is all patently nonsense"; "she has apparently been living here for some time"; "I thought he owned the property, but apparently not"; "You are plainly wrong"; "he is plain stubborn"

"Apparently" in song lyrics

See how apparently is used in real songs:

  • "Suck the proverbial silver spoon 'til their parents quit apparently"
    Aesop Rock — Flashflood
  • "Sucked the proverbial silver spoon to the parents quit apparently"
    Aesop Rock — Flashflood
  • "But apparently"
    DJ JS-1 f/ Tonedeff — Last to Know

Usage tips for "apparently"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "apparently" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for apparently to find words that pair well.

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