Definition: In an obvious or clearly apparent manner.
Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look!
You’ve got the dictionary definition – “In an obvious or clearly apparent manner” - that’s a good start, indeed! But what does it
really
mean?
Think of it like this: "Obviously" is when something is so clear, so plain to see, you wouldn't even need to ask. It’s shouting out the answer right at you!
Let me give you an example – if I say “The sky is blue,” it’s
obviously
true, isn’t it? You don’t need a scientist to tell you that! It just…
is
.
Another way to put it: "Obviously" means something is self-evident. It's like a little lightbulb going on in your head – “Aha! That makes perfect sense!”
So, next time you hear someone say something is "obviously," remember they mean it’s super clear and easy to understand.
Do you have any questions about that? Let's see if we can brainstorm a few more examples...