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obviously

US /ˈɑbviəsli/

adverb Foundation · A2 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

Obviously, we cannot launch the product until the safety tests are finished.

Word Family

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obviously gốc

Synonyms

  • clearlywithout doubt or question
  • evidentlyunmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')
  • plainlyunmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly')

Collocations

  • Easy obviously wrong
    describing obviously wrong (unmistakably (`plain' is often used informally for `plainly'))
  • Medium obviously, client satisfaction drives repeated sales
    a collocation phrase: obviously, client satisfaction drives repeated sales
  • Hard schemes obviously designed to circumvent antitrust curbs
    to schemes obviously designed to circumvent antitrust curbs, meaning to form intrigues (for) in an underhand manner
  • Very Hard theatrics obviously staged to manipulate market sentiment
    a collocation phrase: theatrics obviously staged to manipulate market sentiment

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