apparently

adverb

ap·​par·​ent·​ly ə-ˈper-ənt-lē 

-ˈpa-rənt

: it seems apparent

—used to describe something that appears to be true based on what is known

an apparently happy marriage

The window had apparently been forced open.

Apparently, we're supposed to wait here.

Synonyms

• evidently
• ostensibly
• ostensively
• presumably
• putatively
• seemingly
• supposedly

Examples of apparently in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The pick: Jaguars Las Vegas Raiders at New Orleans Saints (-2.5) | 1 p.m. ET Sunday, Fox There is apparently a 50-50 chance Derek Carr is back for this game against his former team. —Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024

This, the researchers were quick to point out, was not apparently down to law enforcement takedown action as is often the case. —Davey Winder, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024

Biden apparently mixed her up with Spears, who was making headlines thanks to a new memoir but was not touring. —Haisten Willis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 25 Dec. 2024

Police apparently never identified her and nothing came of the incident, records show. —Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English aparenly, apparently "clearly, plainly," from apparaunt, apparent apparent + -ly -ly entry 2

First Known Use

1566, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

apparently

adverb

ap·​par·​ent·​ly ə-ˈpar-ənt-lē 

-ˈper-

: it seems apparent : evidently

the door had apparently been forced open

apparently, we're supposed to wait here