ostensively

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Definitions of ostensively word

noun ostensively (manner) In an ostensive manner. 1
adverb ostensively (modal) Ostensibly. 0

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Parts of speech for Ostensively

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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ostensively popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for ostensively

adverb ostensively

apparently — You use apparently to indicate that the information you are giving is something that you have heard, but you are not certain that it is true.
allegedly — reportedly; supposedly
as if — You use as if and as though when you are giving a possible explanation for something or saying that something appears to be the case when it is not.
as though — You use as if and as though when you are giving a possible explanation for something or saying that something appears to be the case when it is not.
evidently — Plainly or obviously; in a way that is clearly seen or understood.

All 21 Synonyms of ostensively

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