Collocations for "obviously"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "obviously" in context.
WordReference English Collocations © 2025obviously
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.adv- is obviously [right, wrong, guilty]
- is obviously in [pain, need, love]
- is obviously the [best, fastest, worst]
- is obviously a problem (that)
- is obviously [a, some kind of] mistake
- is obviously a case of
- obviously I would rather [go, leave, see]
- obviously, [you have, you've] never [seen, tried, been]
- obviously we'll [have, need] to (finish)
- could obviously be [better, faster]
- they had obviously not [done their research, slept well]
- you are so obviously (lying to me)
- well, obviously (not)!
'obviously' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
'Yeah, obviously' as an ironic remark - English Only forum
Although obviously not all are set for stardom - English Only forum
An obvious lie vs "...obviously telling a lie." - English Only forum
apparently v. clearly v. obviously [clearly increase] - English Only forum
Apparently vs. obviously - English Only forum
Apparently, Obviously, Ostensibly - English Only forum
apparently/obviously/markedly - English Only forum
Apparently/obviously/seemingly - English Only forum
both obviously and more subtly - English Only forum
comma with 'obviously' [adverb, front position]; there are <a> very - English Only forum
evidently versus obviously - English Only forum
He hasn't obviously understood VS He obviously hasn't understood - English Only forum
He's obviously not as/so fit as he used to be. - English Only forum
<I mean>, obviously, you don't, but would you consider it? [Reported Speech] - English Only forum
In American English this means <bum> obviously. - English Only forum
Inflation has obviously surprised to the upside - English Only forum
is so obviously admissible - English Only forum
It was obviously a trick... - English Only forum
John hasn't obviously understood a word. - English Only forum
knowledge of the effects of noise can be obviously increased - English Only forum
Less obviously satisfying - English Only forum
Look at all these mistakes!You obviously haven't tried very hard. - English Only forum
Meteor hypothesis obviously fell apart literally - English Only forum
My necessities are: studying, playing, exercising and obviously, eating. - English Only forum
obvious vs obviously - English Only forum
Obviously believe - English Only forum
obviously enjoying his food - English Only forum
obviously not - English Only forum
obviously not in play on British sanctions... - English Only forum
obviously or noticeably - English Only forum
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