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/e.vi.da.mɑ̃/

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Translation

obviously, of course

Word origin

From the adjective evident plus the adverbial suffix -ment. Evident is from Latin evidens ('clear, obvious'), from ex- ('out') and videre ('to see'); -ment is from Latin mente ('with a mind').

Origin
Latin
Root
evidens + mente
English cognates
evident, evidence, vision

Examples

, .

Obviously, I want to come with you.

-.

He has obviously forgotten our meeting.

, ' '.

Of course, we didn't have enough money.

.

She is obviously tired after the trip.

, .

Obviously, you are right as always.

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This word is part of lesson 25.