evidently, inherently, incidentally, hierarchically, fiercely: meanings and examples

Learn these 5 words from Advanced set 80. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.

1. evidently · adverb/ˈɛvəd(ə)ntli/

   in a way that is supported by fact

   The company has stopped accepting new applications and evidently has no more open positions.

   Synonyms: apparently, clearly, obviously

2. inherently · adverb/ɪnˈhɪrəntli/

   in an essential or characteristic way

   Firefighting is an inherently dangerous profession that requires a lot of training and courage.

   Synonyms: essentially, naturally

3. incidentally · adverb/ˌɪnsəˈdɛn(t)əli/

   occuring by chance; as an example

   The author's new book was incidentally about the same place where he met his publisher.

   Synonyms: accidentally, fortuitously, by chance

4. hierarchically · adverb/ˌhaɪ(ə)ˈrɑrkək(ə)li/

   in a way that divides people according to their rank or power

   Medieval society was organized hierarchically, with peasants at the bottom and the nobility with the king at the top.

   Synonyms: orderly, according to rank

5. fiercely · adverb/ˈfɪrsli/

   in a strong and forceful manner

   The start-up manufacturing sustainable footwear has become fiercely competitive with other popular brand names.

   Synonyms: angrily, severely, aggressively