apparently — used to say that you have heard that something is true, although you are not certain about it
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: used to say that you have heard that something is true, although you are not certain about it
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈpærəntli/
Korean meaning: 듣기로는, 보기에는, 겉보기에는
Korean pronunciation: 어**패**런틀리
Example Sentences
- Apparently, cats have been plotting world domination since ancient Egypt.
- The meeting was apparently cancelled, but nobody told me.
- Apparently, my 'quick' grocery trip took three hours and I forgot the milk.
apparently
ADVERB//əˈpærəntli//
used to say that you have heard that something is true, although you are not certain about it
Apparently it’s safe — but something hidden tells a different story.
Apparently it’s the right key — he tries it quickly, but it won’t turn, not really.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'apparere' meaning 'to appear or be visible', combined with the suffix '-ent' (appearing/seeming) and the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The word evolved through Old French and Middle English to express something that seems to be the case based on appearance or hearsay.
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📝Examples
“Apparently, cats have been plotting world domination since ancient Egypt.”
“The meeting was apparently cancelled, but nobody told me.”
“Apparently, my 'quick' grocery trip took three hours and I forgot the milk.”
“She apparently speaks five languages fluently.”
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