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Word3 obviously
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic /ˈɒbviəsli/ /ˈɑːbviəsli/
Example
  • obviously, we don't want to spend too much money.
  • diet and exercise are obviously important.
  • i wanted to do well, obviously, but i wasn't nervous because i don't see exams as the be all and end all.
  • she responded 'oh well, obviously i disagree with him'.
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obviously

(adverb)/ˈɒbviəsli/ /ˈɑːbviəsli/
  1. used when giving information that you expect other people to know already or agree with
    • SYNONYM clearly
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/clearly
    • Obviously, we don't want to spend too much money.
    • Diet and exercise are obviously important.
    • I wanted to do well, obviously, but I wasn't nervous because I don't see exams as the be all and end all.
    • She responded 'Oh well, obviously I disagree with him'.
    • This massive storm obviously had a huge impact on air travellers.
  2. used to say that a particular situation or fact is easy to see or understand
    • He was obviously drunk.
    • They're obviously not coming.
    • ‘I didn't realise it was a formal occasion.’ ‘Obviously!’ (= I can see by the way you are dressed)
    • This story is so obviously false that Matthew doesn't bother to refute it.
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