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Are there other ways to say: "obviously"?
Hi italki mates:
In Spanish language I'm saying frecuently: "Obviamente...", I mean "obviously". Although I've found some synonyms I don't have a clue about how use them accurately: at the beginning of a sentence, at the middle....
I've found: evidently, surely,without doubt, noticeably, assuredly, ...
I would like to learn how to use different expressions to say that in order not to seem repetitive.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Juan David
30 dec. 2014 18:35
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Alex has given you some good suggestions, and I'd agree that 'Clearly' is a good word to use. 'Of course' is another phrase you could add to the list.
I just wanted to mention a couple of things to be aware of. 'Surely' doesn't mean 'I am sure that'. It means (as Alex has pointed out) 'You must agree with me' - so be careful how you use that phrase.
Also, be careful how you use the word 'Obviously' as it can offend the listener. In some cases, if someone says 'Obviously' in a certain tone of voice, it might suggest that the speaker thinks the other person is stupid/unobservant. So please be aware of that!
30 december 2014
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I wouldn't worry too much about using 'obviously' - it is very commonly used in English. You can also use 'clearly' as it means much the same thing.
The other synonyms have more precise meanings.
- evidently, ... -- there is evidence to support the statement
- surely ... -- (as in, "you must agree")
- without doubt, ... -- there is no doubt at all that ...
- noticeably, -- a bit archaic, and not really used in conversation.
- assuredly -- also a bit archaic and not really used much anymore.
Hope that helps.
30 december 2014
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