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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ɑˈstɛnsəbli/ · UK /ɒˈstensəbli/
ostensibly means: According to what seems true or what people say, although the truth may be different.
adverb
According to what seems true or what people say, although the truth may be different.
- The visit was ostensibly for business.
- She was ostensibly there to help.
- The meeting was ostensibly about safety, but money dominated the discussion.
Questions about ostensibly
What does ostensibly mean?
According to what seems true or what people say, although the truth may be different.
What is ostensibly in other languages?
Türkçe: görünüşte · Español: aparentemente · Français: apparemment · Deutsch: scheinbar · Italiano: apparentemente · 日本語: 表向きは
How do you pronounce ostensibly?
In American English /ɑˈstɛnsəbli/; in British English /ɒˈstensəbli/.
How do you use ostensibly in a sentence?
The visit was ostensibly for business. She was ostensibly there to help.
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