offenbar — meaning in English
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English meaning
- apparent adj Clearly visible or understood; obvious.
- apparently adv According to what one has heard or read, though not necessarily confirmed.
- obvious adj Easy to see or understand; not needing explanation.
- obviously adv Clearly; in a way that's easy to see or understand.
- ostensible adj Apparent, evident; meant for open display.
- ostensibly adv Apparently or supposedly, based on what is claimed — often with the hint that the real reason might be different.
Senses
offenbar is used for these senses in English:
- apparent Appearing to the eye or mind (distinguished from, but not necessarily opposed to, true or real); seeming.
- apparently (rare) Plainly; clearly; manifestly; evidently.
- obvious Easily discovered, seen, or understood; self-explanatory.
- obviously In an obvious or clearly apparent manner.
- ostensible Apparent, evident; meant for open display.
- ostensibly (modal) Seemingly, apparently, on the surface; supposedly, according to representations or implications made by someone (especially when their motives are suspected by others).
apparent — full definition
- adj Clearly visible or understood; obvious.
- adj Seeming to be true, though possibly not; as it appears rather than as it truly is.
apparently — full definition
- adv According to what one has heard or read, though not necessarily confirmed.
- adv Clearly or obviously, based on what can be seen.