How do the meanings of the following words differ: evidently, obviously, apparently, clearly?

Answer 1

Evidently - Based on the evidnce
Obviously - Easily Perceived - no proof required
Apparently - Appears to be, but may not necessarily be so
Clearly - Without a Doubt

Answer 2

evidently
-clearly: used to indicate that something is undoubtedly true, often because it is there to be seen
-apparently: used to indicate that something may be true based on available evidence

obviously
-clearly: in a way or to an extent that is obvious
-undoubtedly: used to suggest that there can be no doubt or uncertainty about something

apparently
-according to what seems true: according to what seems to be the case but may not actually be so

clearly
-without any problem in understanding: in a way that is easy to understand
-obviously: used to acknowledge that a statement is undeniably true

I guess they all mean the same in some ways.

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Answer 3

evidently: Obviously; clearly.

obviously: Easily perceived or understood; quite apparent. Easily seen through because of a lack of subtlety; transparent

apparently: Readily seen; visible. Readily understood; clear or obvious

clearly: Free from clouds, mist, or haze. Not obscured or darkened; bright. Easily seen through; transparent

Answer 4

1. evidence proves it
2. you SEE the reason(or what it COULD be)
3. a ghost of a chance(someone that doesn't know what they are talking about)
4. definitely, the answer

Answer 5

evidently: concluded in light of any kind of evidence

Obviously: Concluded on the basis of most logical probability

Apparently: Concluded on the basis of what is commonly heard and said

Clearly: Concluded on the basis of what is