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Noticeably vs Apparently - What's the difference?

noticeably | apparently |

As adverbs the difference between noticeably and apparently

is that noticeably is (manner) in a noticeable way while apparently is plainly; clearly; manifestly; evidently.

noticeably

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • (manner) In a noticeable way.
    • We all saw it: he paled noticeably .
  • (degree) To a detectable degree, sufficient to be noticed.
    • It suddenly became noticeably cooler when the sun went behind a cloud.
  • (modal) In truth and observably.
    • Noticeably , what had been merely annoying to her was becoming infuriating.

    apparently

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • Plainly; clearly; manifestly; evidently.
  • * (rfdate) ,
    • If he should scorn me so apparently .
  • Seemingly; in appearance only.
    • A man may be apparently friendly, yet malicious in heart.
  • According to what the speaker has read or been told.
    • Apparently you are quite a good dancer.
  • * 2006 , Lois Lewandowski, The Fatal Heir: A Gillian Jones Mystery , iUniverse, 978-0-595-39843-0, page 169:
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    Synonyms

    * (in a way that is manifest) obviously, plainly, clearly, evidently * (in appearance only) ostensibly, seemingly * (according to what one has heard) allegedly

    References

    * * English hedges English modal adverbs