All 11 Uses of
apparent
in
Carrie, by Stephen King
- Ruth Gogan let a number of her girl friends in on this (she later told this interviewer she thought it was "sorta cute"), and if anyone tried in the future to inform Carrie of the true purpose of what she was using to make up with, she apparently dismissed the explanation as an attempt to pull her leg.†
apparently = obviously or clearly; or seemingly so (appearing clear or obvious--though not necessarily so)
- She had apparently cut the umbilical cord herself with the knife.†
- Chris, who had apparently decided she was dealing with a madwoman, said nothing.†
- Apparently you're laboring under a misconception, Mr. Grayle.†
- Apparently your definition of eminently satisfactory includes throwing students up against lockers and the ability to curse like a sailor?†
- You apparently haven't realized all the implications of in loco parentis in this matter, Mr. Hargensen.†
- She was apparently one of Chris Hargersen's few close friends and a confidante.†
- He apparently had a high enough tolerance to verbal abuse and enough independence from his peer group to ask Carrie in the first place.†
- How apparent was Carrie's "wild talent" and ...?
*apparent = obvious
- THE TWO OTHERS WERE APPARENT PROM-GOERS.†
- The State Police dispatcher said there was a fire and an apparent riot at Ewen High School, and a probable explosion.†
Definition:
clear or obvious; or appearing as such but not necessarily so