Allegedly vs Ostensively - What's the difference?
allegedly | ostensively |
According to someone's allegation.
According to someone's conspicuous impressions (which could be alleged ensuingly).
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(manner) In an ostensive manner.
(modal) Ostensibly.
English modal adverbs
English manner adverbs
English hedges
As adverbs the difference between allegedly and ostensively
is that allegedly is according to someone's allegation while ostensively is (manner) in an ostensive manner.allegedly
English
Adverb
(-)- The suspect was allegedly involved in the robbery, but his alibi placed him in another state at the time.
- The game is allegedly exciting.
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