| Kenneth G. Wilson (1923–). The Columbia Guide to Standard American English. 1993. |
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| Apparently means “this statement appears to be true, although it might not be,” and evidently means “the evidence suggests the statement is true, and I know of nothing to contradict it.” Apparently she’s a good student, but I haven’t seen her transcript. Evidently she’s a good student: her transcript is full of high grades in demanding courses. | 1 |
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| | | The Columbia Guide to Standard American English. Copyright © 1993 Columbia University Press. |
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