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| Main Entry: | |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | apparently, clearly |
| Synonyms: | doubtless, doubtlessly, incontestably, incontrovertibly, indisputably, it seems, it would seem, manifestly, obviously, officially, ostensibly, outwardly, patently, plainly, professedly, seemingly, to all appearances, undoubtedly, unmistakably, without question |
| Antonyms: | doubtfully, mistakably, obscurely, questionably, vaguely |
| Main Entry: | clearly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | without any doubt |
| Synonyms: | acutely, apparently, audibly, beyond doubt, certainly, conspicuously, decidedly, definitely, discernibly, distinctly, evidently, incontestably, incontrovertibly, indubitably, lucidly, manifestly, markedly, noticeably, obviously, openly, overtly, patently, penetratingly, perceptibly, plainly, positively, precisely, prominently, purely, recognizably, seemingly, sharply, sonorously, surely, translucently, transparently, undeniably, undoubtedly, unmistakably |
| Antonyms: | indefinitely, indistinctly, mysteriously, vaguely |
| Main Entry: | markedly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | distinctly |
| Synonyms: | clearly, considerably, conspicuously, decidedly, especially, evidently, greatly, manifestly, notably, noticeably, obviously, outstandingly, particularly, patently, remarkably, signally, strikingly, to a great extent |
| Antonyms: | indistinctly, unmarkedly |
| Main Entry: | obviously |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | unmistakably |
| Synonyms: | apparently, certainly, clearly, definitely, distinctly, evidently, incontestably, noticeably, of course, openly, plainly, seemingly, surely, undeniably, undoubtedly, unquestionably, visibly, without doubt |
| Main Entry: | ostensibly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | apparently |
| Synonyms: | at first blush, evidently, externally, for all intents and purposes, for show, officially, on the face, on the surface, outwardly, professedly, seemingly, sensibly, superficially, supposedly, to the eye |
| Notes: | ostensibly means from appearances alone or in a manner that is declared or pretended, while ostentatiously means with vain display or showily |
| Antonyms: | improbably, obscurely, unlikely |
| Main Entry: | outwardly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | to all appearances |
| Synonyms: | apparently, as far as one can see, evidently, externally, for all intents and purposes, in appearance, officially, on the face of it, on the surface, ostensibly, professedly, seemingly, superficially, to the eye |
| Antonyms: | inside, internally, inwardly, privately |
| Main Entry: | surely |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | without doubt |
| Synonyms: | absolutely, admittedly, assuredly, beyond doubt, beyond shadow of doubt, certainly, clearly, come what may, conclusively, decidedly, definitely, distinctly, doubtlessly, evidently, explicitly, fixedly, for certain, for real, indeed, indubitably, inevitably, inexorably, infallibly, irrefutably, manifestly, nothing else but, plainly, positively, rain or shine, to be sure, undoubtedly, unequivocally, unerringly, unfailingly, unmistakably, unquestionably, unshakably, with certainty, without fail |
| Antonyms: | doubtfully, questionably, uncertain |
| Main Entry: | as though |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | seemingly |
| Synonyms: | apparently, evidently, presumably, probably, supposedly |
| Main Entry: | plainly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | clearly |
| Synonyms: | apparently, evidently, manifestly, obviously, visibly |
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