Apparently
Apparently adverb - To all outward appearances.
Definitely and apparently are semantically related in expressly topic. In some cases you can use "Definitely" instead an adverb "Apparently".
Nearby Word: apparent
Definitely
Definitely adverb - Without any question.
Apparently and definitely are semantically related in expressly topic. Sometimes you can use "Apparently" instead an adverb "Definitely".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- positively and apparently
- positively and definitely
- plainly and apparently
- plainly and definitely
- certainly and apparently
- certainly and definitely
- clearly and apparently
- clearly and definitely
- markedly and apparently
- markedly and definitely
- expressly and apparently
- expressly and definitely
- distinctly and apparently
- distinctly and definitely
Both words in one sentence
- Proving that life is shittier than fiction, the book's Based on a True Story, and the death was apparently a real incident (though this is definitely questionable).
- Comments: Set apparently post-Changes and definitely post-apocalypse, this fic is detailed, thorough and true in the ways the characters all react to the changed setting.
Source: Fanfic Recs / The Dresden Files -
Kleptomaniac Hero: Justified, the God King really does leave that treasure around just for you (apparently he's even kind enough to donate it to your next of kin.) Not so justifiable in the sequels, where you're quite definitely fighting your way into places you're not welcome.
Source: Video Game / Infinity Blade
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