credibly
gb/kɹˈɛdɪbli/ us/kɹˈɛdɪbli/
C1
إنجليزي
المعاني
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adverb
formal
C1
property
1
in a plausible, reasonable way
in a way that seems reasonable and possible
نمط الاستخدام:
[someone] can/cannot credibly [verb] (that) [clause]
غلطة شائعة:
Often confused with "creditably" (meaning "in a way that deserves praise") or with "incredibly" (meaning "extremely" or "hard to believe").
مرادفات
plausibly (Focuses on being possible and reasonable.)
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reasonably (Often implies a fair, sensible judgment.)
أضداد
implausibly (Suggests something does not seem possible or likely.)
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dubiously (Emphasizes doubt or questionable reliability.)
تراكيب شائعة
credibly claim
|credibly argue
|credibly deny
|credibly suggest
|credibly maintain
|credibly assert
|could credibly happen
|cannot credibly be explained
|credibly be said to
|credibly be described as
مواضيع
reasoning
|communication
|news_media
أمثلة
- He cannot credibly claim he didn’t know about the policy change.
- The forecast suggests temperatures could credibly reach 40°C this weekend.
- Without receipts, the expenses cannot credibly be verified.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- She cannot credibly say she was there.
- It could credibly happen again.
adverb
C1
property
2
in a believable, true-seeming way
in a way that people can believe
نمط الاستخدام:
credibly [describe/explain/tell] [something]
غلطة شائعة:
Learners may overuse it where simple "clearly" is meant; "credibly" is about being believable, not just easy to understand.
مرادفات
believably (Directly emphasizes seeming true.)
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convincingly (Adds the idea of persuading the listener or viewer.)
أضداد
unbelievably (Suggests something is hard to accept as true.)
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unconvincingly (Implies the attempt to make it seem true fails.)
تراكيب شائعة
credibly explain
|credibly describe
|credibly portray
|credibly depict
|credibly recreate
|credibly present
|credibly answer
|credibly account for
مواضيع
communication
|storytelling
أمثلة
- She credibly explained why the deadline had been missed.
- The documentary credibly reconstructs the events leading up to the storm.
- He credibly described the suspect’s clothing and height.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- He credibly explained his mistake.
adverb
formal
C1
property
3
in a convincing, persuasive way
in a way that makes people agree
نمط الاستخدام:
credibly [demonstrate/show] (that) [clause]
غلطة شائعة:
In academic writing, "credibly" usually needs evidence; avoid using it to mean just "confidently."
مرادفات
persuasively (Highlights the effect on the audience.)
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compellingly (Suggests strong impact, often emotional as well as logical.)
أضداد
unpersuasively (Fails to influence opinions.)
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weakly (Suggests insufficient support or force.)
تراكيب شائعة
credibly demonstrate
|credibly show
|credibly establish
|credibly support
|credibly challenge
|credibly defend
|credibly justify
|credibly refute
مواضيع
reasoning
|business
|communication
أمثلة
- The company credibly demonstrated that demand was rising.
- She credibly challenged the assumption that the results were random.
- The report credibly supports the case for investing in public transit.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- The data credibly supports his idea.
adverb
formal
C1
property
4
with authority and trustworthiness
in a way that people trust because you know the subject
نمط الاستخدام:
speak/write credibly about [topic]
غلطة شائعة:
Not the same as "confidently"; you can speak confidently without being credible.
مرادفات
reliably (Stresses dependability rather than authority.)
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authoritatively (Stresses expert status and command of the topic.)
أضداد
unreliably (Not dependable or trustworthy.)
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inexpertly (Lacking the skill or knowledge needed to be trusted.)
تراكيب شائعة
speak credibly
|write credibly
|comment credibly
|credibly inform
|credibly advise
|credibly present oneself
|credibly position oneself
|credibly represent
مواضيع
trust
|communication
|work
أمثلة
- She can speak credibly about cybersecurity because she’s worked in the field for years.
- To lead the project, you need to present yourself credibly to the client.
- The spokesperson answered calmly and credibly.
أمثلة للمتعلمين
- He speaks credibly about medicine.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
credibly
IPA
GB/kɹˈɛdɪbli/
US/kɹˈɛdɪbli/
المقاطع والنبر
cred - ibly (٢ مقاطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (cred)
تصريفات الكلمة
Noun
- Base: credibly
- Plural: crediblies
عيلة الكلمة
Forms
crediblies
noun
Core family
credible
adjective B2
credibility
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
incredible
adjective B1
incredibly
adverb A2
Advanced or less common
credulous
adjective
incredulous
adjective
تعبيرات
cannot credibly claim (that) ...
1/kænˈɑt kɹˈɛdɪbli klˈeɪm ðˈæt |/
fixed phrase
formal
cannot reasonably say something is true
it is not believable for someone to say this
أمثلة
- You cannot credibly claim to be surprised if you ignored every warning.
- The company cannot credibly claim it didn’t know the risks.
- He cannot credibly claim he wrote the report alone.
credibly accused of ...
1/kɹˈɛdɪbli əkjˈuzd əv |/
fixed phrase
formal
accused with believable supporting evidence
accused in a way that seems true
أمثلة
- The official has been credibly accused of taking bribes.
- Two guards were credibly accused of assaulting prisoners.
- She resigned after being credibly accused of plagiarism.
credibly alleged
1/kɹˈɛdɪbli əlˈɛd͡ʒd/
fixed phrase
formal
claimed with believable supporting evidence
people say it happened, and the claim seems believable
أمثلة
- It is credibly alleged that the funds were diverted to private accounts.
- The abuse was credibly alleged in multiple witness statements.
- Several incidents were credibly alleged but not confirmed.
credibly reported
1/kɹˈɛdɪbli ɹɪpˈɔɹtɪd/
fixed phrase
formal
reported by trustworthy sources
reported by sources that people trust
أمثلة
- It is credibly reported that the merger talks have resumed.
- The incident was credibly reported by several local outlets.
- It was credibly reported that the CEO planned to step down.