obviously — in a way that is easily perceived or understood; clearly
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a way that is easily perceived or understood; clearly
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɑbviəsli/
Example Sentences
- Obviously, cats think they own the house and we're just their servants.
- She obviously studied hard for the exam because she finished in 10 minutes.
- Obviously, I didn't mean to send that text to my boss instead of my friend.
obviously
ADVERB[/ˈɑbviəsli/]
in a way that is easily perceived or understood; clearly
The answer was obviously correct the moment everyone looked at the evidence carefully.
The design flaw was obviously visible to everyone during the first public test.
What was obviously simple at first became more curious and eventually deeply serious.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'obvius', meaning 'placed in the way' or 'before one's eyes'. The metaphor of something lying prominently on a path—like a large stone that anyone could easily see—evolved to convey the sense of being clear, evident, or manifest.
Breakdown
ob- (toward) + via (way, path) + -ous (adjective suffix) + -ly (adverb suffix), literally 'in the way toward' or 'standing before one's path'.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Obviously, cats think they own the house and we're just their servants.”
“She obviously studied hard for the exam because she finished in 10 minutes.”
“Obviously, I didn't mean to send that text to my boss instead of my friend.”
“The weather is obviously getting warmer as spring approaches.”
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