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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
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The use of "apparently so"
A question was asked:
We are in it for the long haul, right Jim? ( referring to marriage )
The response was:
Apparently so.
Does this seem that the responder implies some doubt? It doesn't sound like a solid "yes".
We are in it for the long haul, right Jim? ( referring to marriage )
The response was:
Apparently so.
Does this seem that the responder implies some doubt? It doesn't sound like a solid "yes".
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Anonymous The response was: Apparently so. Anonymous Does this seem that the responder implies some doubt? Yes.
- Anonymous The response was: Apparently so.
- Anonymous Does this seem that the responder implies some doubt?
- Yes.
- " These expressions are often used sarcastically.
- The feeling I get is that the speaker has doubts, but is reluctantly acknowledging that there are signs to the contrary.
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AnonymousThe response was: Apparently so.
AnonymousDoes this seem that the responder implies some doubt?Yes.
Another similar expression is, "So it would seem."
These expressions are often used sarcastically.
The feeling I get is that the speaker has doubts, but is reluctantly acknowledging that there
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AvangiThe feeling I get is that the speaker has doubts, but is reluctantly acknowledging that there are signs to the contrary.Ironically, the word commitment comes to mind.
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