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по-видимому

apparently

Meaning of по-видимому

Русский

судя по всему, как кажется

English

used to say that something seems true or likely

apparently

Pronunciation

Russian
[pəˈvʲidʲɪməmʊ]
Russian (Russia)

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По-видимому or очевидно?

очевидно

очевидно ≠ apparently: obviously, clearly

Don't say очевидно for apparently. It seems so — по-видимому; it's clear to everyone — очевидно.

По-видимому, в доме никого нет.

Apparently, nobody is home.

Очевидно, что он устал: глаза закрываются.

He's obviously tired (not apparently): his eyes are closing.

по-видимому with English translation

по-видимому usage examples

🇷🇺Russian→🇬🇧English

По-видимому, магазин сегодня закрывается рано.

Apparently, the shop closes early today.

🇷🇺Russian→🇬🇧English

По-видимому, она переезжает в следующем месяце.

She is apparently moving next month.

по-видимому synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between по-видимому, по всей видимости, кажется, вроде бы, and якобы

П
🇷🇺Russian
по всей видимости

Almost the same, slightly more bookish.

B2often
К
🇷🇺Russian
кажется

Everyday: it seems, I think so.

very often
В
🇷🇺Russian
вроде бы

Colloquial, less sure.

B2very often

Advanced: broader words

Я
🇷🇺Russian
якобы

Apparently, but the speaker doubts it is true.

B2often

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по-видимому meaning: what does it mean?

used to say that something seems true or likely

по-видимому pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

по-видимому is pronounced as [pəˈvʲidʲɪməmʊ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

по-видимому definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Apparently, the shop closes early today. Translation: По-видимому, магазин сегодня закрывается рано.

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