Vocabulary
Ostensibly
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
As appear or is stated to be true, though not necessarily so, apparently
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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- The WB report notes that a majority of those who ostensibly extricated themselves from poverty shifted from agricultural work into `low-quality` service sector occupations.
- But it was during the toss that the match referee, ostensibly bowing to India`s call, told Pakistan skipper Salman Ali Agha that there would be no handshakes a move undermining the very spirit of the game.
- The orchestra on the Titanic played on until the last moment, ostensibly to keep up the passengers` spirits.
- Pakistan`s real estate sector has for years functioned with minimal regulatory or legal oversight, leaving even those who purchase land in ostensibly safe areas vulnerable to financial ruin.
- He runs off but you watch her wipe her mouth before running home, ostensibly.
Synonyms
Seemingly, Evidently
Antonyms
Improbably, Unlikely
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