Definition of On the face of it

1. Adverb. From appearances alone. "On the face of it the problem seems minor"

Exact synonyms: Apparently, Ostensibly, Seemingly
Partainyms: Apparent, Ostensible, Seeming

Lexicographical Neighbors of On The Face Of It

on one hand
on paper
on purpose
on request
on tap(p)
on that
on that point
on their own(p)
on the alert(p)
on the average
on the books
on the button
on the coattails
on the contrary
on the dot
on the face of it (current term)
on the far side
on the fence(p)
on the fly
on the go(p)
on the hook(p)
on the job(p)
on the loose(p)
on the nose
on the offensive(p)
on the one hand
on the other hand
on the Q.T.
on the QT
on the quiet(p)

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