Evidently and Rather

Evidently

Evidently adverb - To all outward appearances.

Rather and evidently are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rather" instead an adverb "Evidently".

Rather

Rather adverb - By choice or preference.

Evidently and rather are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Evidently" instead an adverb "Rather".

Both words in one sentence

  • Teacher/Student Romance The school principal, a gal who evidently Really Gets Around, manages to seduce one of his rather lecherous and weak-willed male students, who's also the Designated Hero with a similar ploy, however.
  • Light Novel / Kara no Kyoukai Nero Chaos is also evidently inspired by Araya Souren, going by their rather similar outfits and the weird lines they have on their faces.
  • Child Prodigy The Triptych Continuum: Diamond Tiara evidently came into her magic quite a bit before the norm for earth pony foals, as she's capable of what is implied to be a rather advanced maneuver.
    Source: Child Prodigy
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