Apparently is an adverb meaning “evidently” or “obviously.” After his sixth hot dog, you might say to your friend, “Well! Apparently somebody was hungry!” While apparently can mean “plainly” — like, duh — it can also mean “seemingly,” which is almost “evidently” or “obviously,” but not quite.

How do you use apparently in a sentence?

Apparently sentence example

1. Apparently he did a lot of walking.
2. Apparently something had been discussed in her absence.
3. Apparently she was wrong.
4. I did, but apparently that status changed.
5. Apparently the horse knew the rider meant business, because it didn’t act up again.

Is it rude to say apparently?

Apparently, this is strictly prohibited, because it is always “offensive and rude.” I hate to be rude, but no it isn’t. It depends on who is sending it to whom and what relationship they have.

Can I start a sentence with the word apparently?

There’s no wrong in starting a sentence with “apparently”. Just for knowledge purposes: Apparently is an adverb. Apparent is an adjective.

Does apparently mean clearly?

Apparently is the adverb form of the adjective apparent, which can mean readily seen, clear, obvious, or according to appearances.

Do you use comma after apparently?

When an adverb modifies an entire sentence or independent clause that follows it then you should use a comma after it. So when “apparently” modifies the whole sentence or clause that follows it then it should be followed by a comma. Correct: Apparently, he doesn’t have a clue.

Can you end a sentence with apparently?

Yes. It is a so-called “sentence adverb”, meaning that it describes the whole sentence. Punctuation style varies, but I would separate it out with a comma in this case.

Is anyways rude?

“Anyways” is incorrect—it’s “anyway.” I don’t think that “Thanks anyway” is rude unless perhaps the person went out of his or her way to help you. Then the person deserves a better thank you.

What is the difference between probably and apparently?

Key difference: Apparently is used to indicate obviousness; something that is accepted or believed to be true depending on the facts at hand. Presumably is used to indicate something is assumed or understood. Whereas, probably indicates something that is likely to happen.

What is the difference between clearly and obviously?

As adverbs the difference between obviously and clearly is that obviously is in a obvious manner; clearly apparent while clearly is (manner) in a clear manner.