Obviously vs. Apparently — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Obviously and Apparently
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Obviously
"Obviously" is a song by English pop rock band McFly. It was released as the second single from their debut studio album, Room on the 3rd Floor.
Apparently
"Apparently" is a song by North Carolina rapper J. Cole, released on December 9, 2014 as the lead single from his third studio album, 2014 Forest Hills Drive. The song samples "La Morte Dell'ermina" by Filippo Trecca, and was produced by J. Cole.
Obviously
In a way that is easily perceived or understood; clearly
She was obviously unwell
Obviously, everyone has to do what they think is right
Apparently
As far as one knows or can see
The child nodded, apparently content with the promise
Obviously
Easily perceived or understood; apparent.
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Apparently
Readily seen; visible
The animal's markings were immediately apparent.
Obviously
Easily seen through because of a lack of subtlety; transparent
An obvious political ploy that fooled no one.
Apparently
Readily understood; clear or obvious
The error was apparent to everyone in the audience.
Obviously
In an obvious or clearly apparent manner.
She was in floods of tears and obviously very upset.
Apparently
Appearing as such but not necessarily so; seeming
An apparent advantage.
Obviously
(colloquial) Used as a filler word, or to introduce information even when not obvious.
You weren't to know, but I've spoken to, obviously, Jim about this, and ...
Apparently
Plainly; clearly; manifestly; evidently.
Obviously
Unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly');
The answer is obviously wrong
She was in bed and evidently in great pain
He was manifestly too important to leave off the guest list
It is all patently nonsense
She has apparently been living here for some time
I thought he owned the property, but apparently not
You are plainly wrong
He is plain stubborn
Apparently
Seemingly; in appearance.
A man may be apparently friendly, yet malicious in heart.
Apparently
According to what the speaker has read or heard.
Apparently you are quite a good dancer.
Apparently
Visibly.
Apparently
Plainly; clearly; manifestly; evidently.
If he should scorn me so apparently.
Apparently
Seemingly; in appearance; as, a man may be apparently friendly, yet malicious in heart.
Apparently
From appearances alone;
Irrigation often produces bumper crops from apparently desert land
The child is seemingly healthy but the doctor is concerned
Had been ostensibly frank as to his purpose while really concealing it
On the face of it the problem seems minor
Apparently
Unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly');
The answer is obviously wrong
She was in bed and evidently in great pain
He was manifestly too important to leave off the guest list
It is all patently nonsense
She has apparently been living here for some time
I thought he owned the property, but apparently not
You are plainly wrong
He is plain stubborn
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