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seemingly

seem·ing
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [see-ming]
    • /ˈsi mɪŋ/
    • /ˈsiː.mɪŋ.li/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [see-ming]
    • /ˈsi mɪŋ/

Definitions of seemingly word

  • adjective seemingly apparent; appearing, whether truly or falsely, to be as specified: a seeming advantage. 1
  • noun seemingly appearance, especially outward or deceptive appearance. 1
  • adverb seemingly If something is seemingly the case, you mean that it appears to be the case, even though it may not really be so. 0
  • adverb seemingly You use seemingly when you want to say that something seems to be true. 0
  • adverb seemingly in appearance but not necessarily in actuality 0
  • adverb seemingly apparently; as far as one knows 0
See all 6 definitions of seemingly

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Origin of seemingly

First appearance:

before 1300
One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English semynge; see seem, -ing2, -ing1

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Parts of speech for Seemingly

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Seemingly

seemingly popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for seemingly

adv seemingly

  • 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.
  • as likely as not — very probably
  • assumably — in a presumable manner
  • at first blush — when first seen; as a first impression
  • audibly — capable of being heard; loud enough to be heard; actually heard.

adverb seemingly

  • evidently — Plainly or obviously; in a way that is clearly seen or understood.
  • expediently — In an expedient manner.
  • externally — On the surface or the outside.
  • noticeably — attracting notice or attention; capable of being noticed: a noticeable lack of interest.
  • obviously — easily seen, recognized, or understood; open to view or knowledge; evident: an obvious advantage.

adjective seemingly

  • quasi — resembling; seeming; virtual: a quasi member.
All 32 Synonyms of seemingly

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