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12th October 2024

Apparently

We use this expression to report something that we have heard.
Usage
Written: 
Yes
Spoken: 
Yes
Formal: 
No
Informal: 
Yes
Example 1
Where's Martin?
Apparently he's gone back to Germany.
Example 2
Did you hear about Sergei and Susana?
No? What?
Apparently they are getting married.

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