B2
apparent vs apparently vs evidently vs obviously
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| apparentadjective/əˈper.ənt/ | Meaning easy to see or understand; also seeming to be true, though it may not be | Goes with become apparent | Example It soon became apparent that nobody had read the instructions. |
| apparentlyadverb/əˈper.ənt.li/ | Meaning used to say you heard something but are not sure it is true; also seeming to be true | Goes with apparently not | Example Apparently, the new boss starts next Monday, so tidy your desk. |
| evidentlyadverb/ˈev.ɪ.dənt.li/ | Meaning in a way that shows something is clearly true, judging from what you can see | Goes with evidently pleased | Example Evidently, nobody had told him that the meeting was canceled. |
| obviouslyadverb/ˈɑːb.vi.əs.li/ | Meaning in a way that is easy to see or understand; clearly | Goes with obviously not | Example She was obviously upset, but she didn't say anything. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
He was unaware of the problem.