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Physically vs Apparently - What's the difference?

physically | apparently |

As adverbs the difference between physically and apparently

is that physically is in a physical manner while apparently is plainly; clearly; manifestly; evidently.

physically

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a physical manner.
  • According to the laws of physics.
  • Using physical force.
  • (obsolete) According to the rules of medicine.
    • He that lives physically must live miserably. — Cheyne.

    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