CEFR A2

obviously

adverb

Meaning

In a way that is easy to see, understand, or recognize.

Examples

Obviously, you'll need to study hard to pass the exam.
He was obviously lying when he said he hadn't seen the cake.

Synonyms: clearly, plainly, evidently, manifestly

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obviously (A2)

adverb

Pronunciation: /ˈɒb.vi.əs.li/

Definition

In a way that is easy to see, understand, or recognize.

Examples

Obviously, you'll need to study hard to pass the exam.
He was obviously lying when he said he hadn't seen the cake.
The project was obviously a success, given the positive feedback.

Synonyms of obviously

Words with a similar meaning to obviously:

clearly
plainly
evidently
manifestly

Antonyms of obviously

Words with the opposite meaning to obviously:

subtly
unclearly

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