All 3 Uses of
apparent
in
The Guardian, by Nicholas Sparks
- At first, Julie was relieved by Jim's lack of apparent interest.†
Chpt 1 *
- But after hearing how the calls had rattled Julie, Emma was apparently giving her a break, not wanting to be responsible for peeling Julie off the ceiling.†
Chpt 29apparently = obviously or clearly; or seemingly so (appearing clear or obvious--though not necessarily so)
- Richard Franklin apparently had no criminal record in the state, nor had he been arrested.†
Chpt 31
Definition:
clear or obvious; or appearing as such but not necessarily so