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  1. clearly (CERTAIN) manifestly formal. patently. plainly. Fewer examples. She's obviously very intelligent, but her lectures are heavy going. You obviously didn't read the instructions properly. There was obviously a great physical attraction between them. You've obviously put a lot of work in on your garden.

    • Kicked the bucket. This phrase is a euphemism for dying, often used in a lighthearted or humorous manner. It implies that the person has passed away and is no longer alive.
    • Bit the dust. This expression is used to refer to someone who has died or something that has come to an end or failed. For instance, “After a long battle, he finally bit the dust.”
    • Bought the farm. This phrase originated from military slang and is used to mean someone has died, typically in a sudden or unexpected way. For example, “He bought the farm in a tragic car accident.”
    • Pushing up daisies. This expression refers to someone who has died and been buried, as daisies are often associated with graves or cemeteries. For instance, “He’s been pushing up daisies for years now.”
  2. 3 senses: 1. in a way that is easy to see or understand; evidently 2. without subtlety 3. it is obvious that; clearly.... Click for more definitions.

  3. adverb. us / ˈɑːb.vi.əs.li / uk / ˈɒb.vi.əs.li / Add to word list. B1. in a way that is easy to understand or see: He was in tears and obviously very upset. Obviously the school cannot function without teachers. Synonyms. clearly (CERTAIN) manifestly formal. patently. plainly. Fewer examples.

  4. Discover everything about the word "OBVIOUSLY" in English: meanings, translations, synonyms, pronunciations, examples, and grammar insights - all in one comprehensive guide.

  5. What does the adverb obviously mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the adverb obviously , one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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  7. obviously. adverb. us / ˈɑb·vi·əs·li/. Add to word list. B1. in a way that is easy to understand or see: They’re obviously in love. Obviously, we want to start as soon as possible. (Definition of obviously from the Webster's Essential Mini Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)