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 of apparently

• seemingly
• supposedly
• evidently
• ostensibly
• presumably
• probably
• likely

Examples of apparently in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The throw should have gone to second base, but Dobnak apparently wasn’t aware that Witt was ready for a throw. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026

Juarez, a native of Guatemala, apparently was not the specific target of officers. — Ed White, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

Four good Samaritans had apparently rushed to the scene, immediately calling 911 and performing CPR on Clare before responders arrived roughly 10 minutes later, the couple said. — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026

One shows Jolly winking at you over the shoulder with its butt teasingly pointed in the viewer’s direction, apparently in an attempt to promote Muse integration into the cloud system Box. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 24 Sep. 2026

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

Rhymes for apparently

• transparently

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