apparently

/əˈpæɹ.ənt.liː/adv
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1

Plainly; clearly; manifestly; evidently.

2

Seemingly; in appearance.

3

According to what the speaker has read or heard.

4

According to what one can deduce.

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Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

transparently

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

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Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

becbedacmbegaeraflairaixanyary

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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