Which one is correct?
"apparently did" or "did apparently"?

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apparently did

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to emphasize that something was done.

This phrase is used to emphasize that an action was indeed carried out, often to express surprise or disbelief.

Examples:

  • He apparently did finish the project on time.
  • She apparently did forget her keys at home.
  • They apparently did win the competition.

Alternatives:

  • seemingly did
  • ostensibly did
  • evidently did
  • clearly did
  • undeniably did

did apparently

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that an action was done in an apparent manner.

This phrase is used to show that an action was done in a way that was noticeable or obvious.

Examples:

  • He did apparently finish the project on time.
  • She did apparently forget her keys at home.
  • They did apparently win the competition.

Alternatives:

  • clearly did
  • obviously did
  • evidently did
  • noticeably did
  • plainly did
Both "apparently did" and "did apparently" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Apparently did" is used to emphasize that something was done, while "did apparently" is used to indicate that an action was done in an apparent manner.

Last Updated: March 15, 2024

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