Entry Word: apparently

Function: adverb

Meaning: to all outward appearances <apparently, Phil didnʼt know the cake was for the raffle, since he helped himself to a piece>

Synonyms evidently, ostensibly, presumably, seemingly, supposedly

Related Words externally, outwardly, visibly; believably, credibly; maybe, mayhap, perchance, perhaps, possibly, professedly; allegedly, reputedly; clearly, distinctly, obviously, plainly; assuredly, positively, surely

Near Antonyms implausibly, impossibly, improbably, incredibly