apparantly

Apparently is an adverb that indicates that something is understood or known from what is heard or seen, or from what is apparent. It suggests that the information being conveyed is based on evidence or observation, but may not be definitively confirmed. The word often implies a degree of uncertainty or that the speaker is relaying information secondhand. For example, one might say, "Apparently, the store is closed today," meaning that based on outward signs or what someone else said, the store appears to be closed.

The use of "apparently" can soften a statement or introduce a tentative conclusion. It is frequently used when reporting news or gossip, or when drawing inferences from indirect evidence. The adverb can also be used to express surprise or mild disbelief, as if the speaker finds the information somewhat unexpected. For instance, "Apparently, he won the lottery," suggests the speaker finds this news noteworthy and perhaps a little hard to believe. It is a common word in everyday conversation and informal writing.