ostensibly
/ɒˈstensɪbli/
English C1 · AdvancedadverbThinking
ostensibly (adverb) means seeming to be true but possibly not.
Persian: ظاهراً
Meaning of ostensibly
| Word | ostensibly |
|---|---|
| Definition | seeming to be true but possibly not |
| Persian | ظاهراً |
| Pronunciation | /ɒˈstensɪbli/ |
| Part of speech | adverb |
| Level | C1 (Advanced) |
Example sentence
He travelled ostensibly for business.
او ظاهراً برای کار سفر کرد.
Word forms of ostensibly
| Word class | Form |
|---|---|
| adverb | ostensibly |
| adjective | ostensible |
Synonyms of ostensibly
apparently, supposedly
Common phrases with ostensibly
- ostensibly about
- ostensibly to
- ostensibly for
Related English words
arbitrarydecided by chance or personal choice rather than by reason · C1biasan unfair preference for or against someone or something · C1contemplateto think about something for a long time · C1discrepancya difference between things that should be the same · C1paradoxa situation or statement that seems impossible but may be true · C1pragmaticdealing with problems in a practical, sensible way · C1scrutinycareful and detailed examination · C1analyseto study something carefully in order to understand it · B2
Questions about ostensibly
What does ostensibly mean?
ostensibly (adverb) means seeming to be true but possibly not.
What is the Persian meaning of ostensibly?
ostensibly means ظاهراً in Persian.
What level is the word ostensibly?
ostensibly is a English C1 (advanced) word.
What is another word for ostensibly?
Words close in meaning to ostensibly include apparently, supposedly.
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