Apparently meaning in English

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Definition

apparently: it appears that, seemingly, on the face of it, supposedly adverb
Apparently, you didn't go to the meeting. At least, that's what John said.

Examples

  • "Their young German star, Hans Kuper, was suspended by the club for insulting the kangaroo mascot of a rival team. Kuper was angry because the kangaroo apparently mocked him."
  • "Apparently sales of Classic Collection products have gone through the roof in France since we launched the Bümbüm campaign."
  • "Apparently she's got the measles."
  • "(on intercom) Brian, I have to leave soon, but apparently Mr. Trotsker will be staying in my office indefinitely."
  • "Also, I thought I should bring it to your attention that Horatio has already established his own nap time policy, apparently it has been in place for several decades, and he seems to be ultra-productive!"
  • "Apparently, my job is so boring even a robot refuses to do it."
  • "Apparently my grandfather insisted that I be married before receiving the inheritance."
  • "She broke his nose, and he broke her heart, but apparently they've patched everything up now."
  • "She's having some difficulty with US customs. Apparently her strong British accent caused customs officials to believe that she was a terrorist."
  • "Apparently there was a minor train collision just outside of Birmingham. I assume this is the same accident you were "involved" in."
  • "Apparently he needs it for a new perfume."
  • "The move is apparently aimed to raise capital for a much-needed IT revamp and also a pool table for the staff recreation room. Despite healthy profits, lots of employees had been leaving the company."
  • "Apparently, as his chosen heir, I'm going to inherit his estate."
  • "You would have thought it would have taken more than simply changing - signs to + signs, but apparently this is all Leeson needed to do to give the impression of success for several months' worth of deals."
  • "Apparently we've just hired a new sales assistant, and I wonder if the drop in sales might have to do with him. His name's Spencer, and he has a confusing voice."
  • "Apparently every serious businessman needs one, or that was the gist of it."
  • "Apparently, the painting reminds him very much of his grandmother, who was also red, ugly and had your signature on her bottom."
  • "Apparently they've been surveying our communication for some time now."
  • "We've just recently become aware that Sweden is apparently known for other things as well."
  • "Philip : Well Edward, a guy from the FBI wants a microfiche, and apparently there's a microfiche hidden in your guitar."

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