apparently

/ɐpˈæɹəntli/

/əˈpɛɹəntɫi/

apparently

based on what one has read or heard and therefore uncertain if it is really the case

synonyms : evidently

from appearances alone

Examples

1. Apparently, Meg's cooking leaves a lot to be desired.

2. Apparently he's turned over a new leaf and he's not smoking any more.

3. Taxi apparently jammed the brake, but it still the van's fault for not keeping a safe distance.

4. They checked their inventory, but apparently they're fresh out of the blender that's on sale.