different between supposedly vs evidently

English

Etymology

supposed +? -ly

Pronunciation

Adverb

supposedly (not comparable)

1. As a matter of supposition; in the beliefs or according to the claims of some people.

   People from other planets have supposedly visited Earth in flying saucers.

   According to your testimony, you were supposedly at home watching TV when the murder occurred.

   • 2011, Tom Fordyce, Rugby World Cup 2011: England 12-19 France [1]

     France were supposedly a team in pieces, beaten by Tonga just a week ago and with coach Marc Lievremont publicly berating his players, but so clear-cut was their victory that much of the atmosphere had been sucked from the contest long before the end.

Synonyms

• allegedly
• purportedly

Translations

See also

• supposably

English

Etymology

From evident +? -ly.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /??v?d?ntli/

Adverb

evidently (comparative more evidently, superlative most evidently)

1. In a manner which makes the fact or conclusion evident; obviously; as may be clearly inferred. [from 17th c.]
2. (obsolete) In such a way as to be clearly visible or manifest; distinctly, clearly. [14th-19th c.]
   • 1526, William Tyndale, trans. Bible, Acts X:

     The same man sawe in a vysion evydently aboute the nynthe houre of the daye the angell of god commynge in unto hym […]

3. (proscribed) apparently

Synonyms

• (obviously, as may be clearly inferred): clearly, evidently, plainly; see also Thesaurus:obviously
• (clearly visible): conspicuously, markedly, vividly

Related terms

• self-evidently

Translations

See also

• apparently