Репост из: BM | IELTS 9.0
#WordOfTheDay: Seemingly
Definition: Based on appearances or what seems to be true, though it may not actually be the case.
How to Use “Seemingly” in a Sentence:
1. To describe appearances:
• The task was seemingly simple, but it turned out to be quite complex.
2. To express doubt or surprise:
• He was seemingly uninterested, but he remembered every detail later.
3. In academic or formal writing:
• The policy had seemingly positive effects at first, but further analysis revealed flaws.
Common Collocations with “Seemingly”
• Seemingly endless
E.g., The road stretched into the distance, a seemingly endless journey.
• Seemingly harmless
E.g., The dog was seemingly harmless, but it growled at strangers.
• Seemingly perfect
E.g., They lived a seemingly perfect life, but they faced many challenges in private.
Definition: Based on appearances or what seems to be true, though it may not actually be the case.
How to Use “Seemingly” in a Sentence:
1. To describe appearances:
• The task was seemingly simple, but it turned out to be quite complex.
2. To express doubt or surprise:
• He was seemingly uninterested, but he remembered every detail later.
3. In academic or formal writing:
• The policy had seemingly positive effects at first, but further analysis revealed flaws.
Common Collocations with “Seemingly”
• Seemingly endless
E.g., The road stretched into the distance, a seemingly endless journey.
• Seemingly harmless
E.g., The dog was seemingly harmless, but it growled at strangers.
• Seemingly perfect
E.g., They lived a seemingly perfect life, but they faced many challenges in private.