Evidently vs Apparently - What's the difference?
evidently | apparently |
(obsolete) In such a way as to be clearly visible or manifest; distinctly, clearly.
* 1526 , (William Tyndale), trans. Bible , Acts X:
In a manner which makes the fact or conclusion evident; obviously, as may be clearly inferred.
*{{quote-book, year=1963, author=(Margery Allingham)
, title=(The China Governess)
, chapter=1 Plainly; clearly; manifestly; evidently.
* (rfdate) ,
Seemingly; in appearance only.
According to what the speaker has read or been told.
* 2006 , Lois Lewandowski, The Fatal Heir: A Gillian Jones Mystery , iUniverse, 978-0-595-39843-0,
Apparently is a synonym of evidently.
As adverbs the difference between evidently and apparently
is that evidently is In such a way as to be clearly visible or manifest; distinctly, clearly while apparently is plainly; clearly; manifestly; evidently.evidently
English
Adverb
(en adverb)- The same man sawe in a vysion evydently aboute the nynthe houre of the daye the angell of god commynge in unto hym [...].
citation, passage=The half-dozen pieces […] were painted white and carved with festoons of flowers, birds and cupids. To display them the walls had been tinted a vivid blue which had now faded, but the carpet, which had evidently been stored and recently relaid, retained its original turquoise.}}
Derived terms
* self-evidentlyapparently
English
Adverb
(en adverb)- If he should scorn me so apparently .
- A man may be apparently friendly, yet malicious in heart.
- Apparently you are quite a good dancer.
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