Apparently
Apparently adverb - To all outward appearances.
Usage example: apparently, her husband didn't know the cake was for the raffle, since he helped himself to a piece
Supposedly is a synonym for apparently in as if topic. In some cases you can use "Supposedly" instead the word "Apparently" as an adverb or an adjective, when it comes to topics like almost, presumably, seemingly, allegedly. popular alternative
Nearby Word: apparent
Supposedly
Supposedly adverb - Believed or reputed to be the case.
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Synonyms for Supposedly
Apparently is a synonym for supposedly in as if topic. You can use "Apparently" instead the word "Supposedly" as an adverb or an adjective, if it concerns topics such as almost, presumably, seemingly. popular alternative
Nearby Word: supposed
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Related pairs
- quasi and apparently
- quasi and supposedly
- clearly and apparently
- clearly and supposedly
- presumably and apparently
- presumably and supposedly
- probably and apparently
- probably and supposedly
- ostensibly and apparently
- ostensibly and supposedly
- evidently and apparently
- evidently and supposedly
- obviously and apparently
- obviously and supposedly
Both words in one sentence
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Spiritual leaders called "Idama" apparently/supposedly still do it the old way, and with training can access past memories.
Source: Genetic Memory -
Supposedly, Le Beauf almost didn't get the role because of this, but in the end it apparently didn't matter.
Source: Playing Gertrude - It supposedly means "courageous spirit" but apparently actually reads "soy sauce".
Source: Film / Larry Crowne
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