# seemingly

**Pronunciation:** /ˈsiːmɪŋli/ · SEE-ming-lee

**CEFR level:** C1

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning

According to what is known or can be seen, but not necessarily the case; apparently.

## Examples

- The task was seemingly impossible, but they found a way to complete it.
- He was seemingly calm, but inside he was panicking.
- The house looked seemingly deserted, with no lights on and no cars in the driveway.

## Synonyms

- apparently — Based on appearances, though may not be true.
- evidently — Clearly shown by evidence, but can still be deceptive.
- ostensibly — Stated or appearing to be true, but possibly not.
- purportedly — Claimed to be or do something, without proof.

## Antonyms

- actually — In fact; really.
- certainly — Without doubt; undoubtedly.
- undoubtedly — Without any doubt.

## Collocations

- seemingly endless — The queue for the concert was seemingly endless.
- seemingly impossible — It was a seemingly impossible task, but she managed it.
- seemingly perfect — The couple appeared to be a seemingly perfect match.
- seemingly unaware — He walked past, seemingly unaware of the chaos around him.

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