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ostensibly
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/əˈstɛnsəbli/
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/əˈstɛnsəbli/
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Explain what “ostensibly” means in “He was ostensibly on a business trip.”
Describe the implication “ostensibly” can add: does it suggest doubt about the stated reason?
Compare “ostensibly” with “supposedly” and “apparently” in meaning and tone.
Explain how “ostensibly” is formed and where it usually appears in a sentence.
Give five B2-level examples of “ostensibly” with Russian translations.
Suggest alternatives to “ostensibly” for this sentence and explain how each changes the meaning.
Write a sentence using “ostensibly” about someone’s stated reason for doing something, then check its naturalness.
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