6 Words That Can Ruin Your Sentence - 6

obviously
Obviously
[ob-vee-uhs]
This word should signify an action which is readily observable, recognized, or understood. Speakers tend to use it, however, to emphasize their point with regards to things that aren't necessarily obvious: "Obviously he should have thrown the ball to first base." What crutch words do you rely on?____________________________________

obviously
ˈɒbvɪəsli/
adverb
adverb: obviously
  1. in a way that is easily perceived or understood; clearly.
    "she was obviously unwell"
    synonyms:clearlyevidently, plainly, patently, visibly, discernibly, manifestly,
    noticeably; 
    unmistakably, undeniably, indubitably, incontrovertibly,
    demonstrably, unquestionably, undoubtedly, without doubt; 
    of course,naturally, needless to say, it goes without saying, doubtless;
    informalobvs
    "obviously, she didn't want to see you"
    antonyms:perhaps

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