casually
gb/kˈæʒuəli/ us/kˈæʒuəli/
B1
الإنجليزية
~ 1700
المعاني
0 معنى
adverb
B1
property
1
In a relaxed or informal way
In a way that is relaxed and not too serious.
نمط الاستخدام:
to do [something] casually
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse 'casually' with 'carelessly'. 'Casually' means without formality, not necessarily without care.
المرادفات
informally (Slightly more formal and less about attitude; focuses on being not formal in style.)
الأضداد
formally (Opposite in terms of style and manner — with seriousness and formality.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
dress casually
|speak casually
|act casually
|casually mention
|walk casually
الموضوعات
daily life
|communication
|behavior
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- He strolled casually down the street, enjoying the sunshine.
- She casually mentioned that she had met the mayor.
- They chatted casually over coffee.
- I dressed casually for the picnic.
- He glanced casually at the clock before leaving.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- He walked casually into the room.
- She spoke casually to her friend.
- We dressed casually for the party.
- He looked casually at the picture.
- They talked casually after lunch.
adverb
B2
property
2
Without serious intent or commitment
Without making a serious plan or promise.
نمط الاستخدام:
to do [something] casually
خطأ شائع:
Learners may confuse this with being 'relaxed'. Here it means not taking something seriously, not just being calm.
المرادفات
lightly (Suggests doing something without much weight or importance given to it.)
الأضداد
seriously (With strong intent, focus, or commitment.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
casually date
|casually agree
|casually accept
|casually promise
الموضوعات
relationships
|work
|behavior
|core_vocabulary
أمثلة
- They were casually dating for a few months.
- He casually agreed to help but never followed through.
- She was only casually interested in the project.
- He casually accepted the invitation without checking his schedule.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- They are casually dating.
- He casually said yes to the job.
- She is casually looking for work.
- I am only casually interested in sports.
adverb
B2
property
3
By chance or without planning
Happening without planning it first.
خطأ شائع:
Learners sometimes confuse this with 'accidentally', which can imply an error or mistake. 'Casually' here just means unplanned.
المرادفات
coincidentally (Focuses more on coincidence rather than lack of planning.)
الأضداد
deliberately (Done with intention or planning.)
المتلازمات اللفظية
meet casually
|casually encounter
الموضوعات
events
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
أمثلة
- We met casually at the supermarket.
- She casually ran into an old friend downtown.
- I casually discovered a new café while walking home.
أمثلة للمتعلّمين
- I met him casually in the park.
- She casually saw her teacher in the shop.
- We casually met on the bus.
القواعد
الصيغة المعجمية
casually
IPA
GB/kˈæʒuəli/
US/kˈæʒuəli/
المقاطع والنبر
cas - u - ally (٣ مقاطع)
Stress on 1st syllable (cas)
تصريفات الكلمة
Noun
- Base: casually
- Plural: casuallies
عائلة الكلمة
التعبيرات
casually date
1/kˈæʒuəli dˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
Have romantic meetings without commitment
To go out with someone romantically but not in a serious relationship.
أمثلة
- They have been casually dating for two months.
- I am just casually dating right now.
casually mention
1/kˈæʒuəli mˈɛnʃən/
fixed phrase
Say something in passing without emphasis
To say something as if it is not important.
أمثلة
- She casually mentioned she had won an award.
- He casually mentioned he was moving abroad.
dress casually
1/dɹˈɛs kˈæʒuəli/
fixed phrase
Wear informal clothing
To wear clothes that are not formal.
أمثلة
- You can dress casually for the barbecue.
- He always dresses casually on Fridays at work.