Meaning & use
evidently
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Clearly seen or understood based on available evidence; apparently.
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Evidently, no one had told him about the schedule change.
The paint was evidently still wet when they touched it.
A note on using this word
Evidently can suggest either firm proof or mere appearance, so how certain it sounds depends heavily on context.
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