Obviously vs Clearly - What's the difference?
obviously | clearly |
In a obvious manner; clearly apparent.
*{{quote-book, year=1963, author=(Margery Allingham), title=(The China Governess)
, chapter=8 (manner) In a clear manner.
(modal) Without a doubt; obviously.
* {{quote-news
, year=2011
, date=December 10
, author=David Ornstein
, title=Arsenal 1 - 0 Everton
, work=BBC Sport
(degree) To a degree clearly discernible.
Clearly is a synonym of obviously.
As adverbs the difference between obviously and clearly
is that obviously is in a obvious manner; clearly apparent while clearly is in a clear manner.obviously
English
Adverb
(en adverb)citation, passage=It was a casual sneer, obviously one of a long line. There was hatred behind it, but of a quiet, chronic type, nothing new or unduly virulent, and he was taken aback by the flicker of amazed incredulity that passed over the younger man's ravaged face.}}
Synonyms
* (in an obvious manner) apparently, clearly, evidently, manifestlyclearly
English
Adverb
(en-adv)- He enunciated every syllable clearly .''
- Clearly , the judge erred in his opinion.
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- He was clearly wrong on all points but one.