IELTS Anvil

apparently

CEFR: B2

As far as one knows or can see; according to outward appearance or unverified hearsay.

Synonyms

ostensibly
seemingly
evidently

Common Collocations

apparently unrelated
apparently successful
simple apparently

Example Sentence

Online social interaction is apparently expanding global connectivity, yet reported rates of individual loneliness continue to climb.

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