adv

apparently

uh-PA-ruhnt-lee

adv

According to what one has heard or read, though not necessarily confirmed.

"Apparently, the flight was delayed by several hours."

"She has, apparently, decided to resign."

Clearly or obviously, based on what can be seen.

"He was apparently unharmed after the fall."

How to Use Apparently

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA hedge word meaning "from what I understand" or "it looks like" — signals the speaker isn't 100% certain.

Memory tip

Native speakers often use "apparently" to introduce gossip or secondhand information.

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more apparently comparative, most apparently superlative

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_____, the flight was delayed by several hours.

From "apparent" plus the adverb-forming suffix "-ly."

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