This adverb signals an appearance or reported information.

The idea

Use apparently for what seems true or what you have heard. It can begin a sentence or occur inside it.

Examples

  • Apparently, the bakery opens early on Sundays.
  • The lights are off; apparently, nobody is home.
  • Apparently, the painting was found in an attic.
  • The dog apparently knows the way to the lake.
  • Apparently, our neighbours have planted a pear tree.
  • The jacket apparently belongs to someone in the choir.

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Watch out

Apparently does not guarantee the report is true; context determines whether it comes from evidence or hearsay.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the word that signals an impression or report. ___, the timetable has changed. (apparently / consequently)

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    apparently

    Apparently reports the change without guaranteeing it.

  2. Choose the word that signals an impression or report. The pavement is wet; ___, it rained earlier. (apparently / twice)

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    apparently

    Apparently marks a conclusion drawn from the wet pavement.

  3. Choose the word that signals an impression or report. ___, the town plans a new market. (apparently / slowly)

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    apparently

    Apparently presents the news as something heard.

Use it today

Report something you have heard, without presenting it as certain.