obviously
Meaning in simple English
US /ˈɑːbviəsli/ · UK /ˈɒbviəsli/
obviously means: In a way that is easy to see or understand.
adverb
CLEARLY TRUEB1
In a way that is easy to see or understand.
- He is obviously tired.
- The answer was obviously wrong.
- She had obviously forgotten our meeting.
SPEECH FILLERB2
Used while speaking to introduce a point, sometimes without adding any particular meaning.
- Obviously, I spoke to Ben yesterday.
- We have, obviously, discussed the dates already.
- Obviously, you can call me when you arrive.
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