Which of the following does not mean the same as the underlined word in the given sentence ? He was visibly moved.

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Accepted Answer

Option 3, "imperceptibly," is the correct answer because it means "in a way that is not easily noticed" or "barely noticeable." The underlined word "visibly" means "in a way that can be seen or noticed." Therefore, "imperceptibly" has the opposite meaning of "visibly," and thus does *not* mean the same as the underlined word.

Here's why the other options are incorrect:

*   **Option 1: apparently:** "Apparently" means "as far as one can tell" or "obviously." This is very similar in meaning to "visibly," as something that is visible is usually apparent. Therefore, it *does* mean the same as the underlined word.

*   **Option 2: noticeably:** "Noticeably" means "in a way that is easily noticed." This is a direct synonym of "visibly." Therefore, it *does* mean the same as the underlined word.

*   **Option 4: obviously:** "Obviously" means "in a way that is easily perceived or understood; clearly." This is also very similar in meaning to "visibly," as something that is visible is usually obvious. Therefore, it *does* mean the same as the underlined word.