tolerably
gb/tˈoʊlɚəbli/ us/tˈoʊlɚəbli/
C1
Английски
~ 6800
Значения
0 значения
adverb
formal
C1
property
1
to a moderate or fair degree
fairly or reasonably, but not very
Модел на употреба:
tolerably [adjective/adverb]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'tolerably' with 'tolerantly'. 'Tolerably' means 'fairly' or 'reasonably', while 'tolerantly' means 'in a tolerant or accepting way' toward people or ideas. Learners may also overuse 'tolerably' in casual speech, where 'fairly' or 'pretty' would sound more natural.
Синоними
fairly (More common and neutral in everyday speech.)
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reasonably (Implies that the level meets expectations or a standard.)
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moderately (Slightly more formal and often used with measurements or intensity.)
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somewhat (Can sound more hesitant or weaker than 'tolerably'.)
Антоними
extremely (Expresses a very high degree, the opposite of moderate degree.)
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barely (Suggests almost not at all, lower than the level implied by 'tolerably'.)
Колокации
tolerably well
|tolerably good
|tolerably clear
|tolerably accurate
|tolerably happy
|tolerably successful
Теми
evaluation
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- She speaks French tolerably well, enough to handle everyday conversations.
- The instructions were tolerably clear, though a few details were missing.
- His latest novel is tolerably good, but not as strong as his earlier work.
- The presentation went tolerably smoothly despite a few technical problems.
- I’m tolerably sure we locked the door before leaving.
Примери за учащи
- He plays the guitar tolerably well.
- The food in that café is tolerably good.
- Her English is tolerably clear when she speaks slowly.
- I feel tolerably happy with my exam results.
- The movie was tolerably interesting, but I would not watch it again.
adverb
literary
C1
property
2
to a bearable or endurable degree
enough so that something is not too painful or too hard to accept
Модел на употреба:
tolerably [adjective/adverb]
Честа грешка:
Learners may think this use means 'with tolerance' toward people. Here, 'tolerably' is about how easy or hard a situation is to endure, not about attitudes toward others. In modern English, speakers more often say 'bearable' or 'not too bad' instead of 'tolerably'.
Синоними
bearably (Focuses directly on the idea that something can be endured.)
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passably (Suggests that something is just good enough, often with mild criticism.)
Антоними
intolerably (Means that something cannot be endured; it is too painful or unpleasant.)
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unbearably (Strongly emphasizes that the situation causes too much pain or discomfort to continue.)
Колокации
tolerably comfortable
|tolerably warm
|tolerably quiet
|tolerably safe
|tolerably stable
Теми
health
|emotions
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- Despite the heat, the room was kept tolerably cool by the old fan.
- The journey was long but tolerably comfortable, thanks to the wide seats.
- Her injury made walking painful but tolerably so, and she refused a wheelchair.
- For a city center, the flat is tolerably quiet at night.
- Conditions in the camp were harsh but tolerably safe compared with the front line.
Примери за учащи
- The bed was hard but tolerably comfortable.
- The pain in his leg was tolerably strong, so he could still work.
- The house is old, but it stays tolerably warm in winter.
- The room is small, but it is tolerably quiet for study.
- The road is bad, but the ride is tolerably smooth in this car.
Граматика
Речникова форма
tolerably
IPA
GB/tˈoʊlɚəbli/
US/tˈoʊlɚəbli/
Срички и ударение
tol - er - ably (3 срички)
Stress on 1st syllable (tol)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: tolerably
- Plural: tolerablies
Семейство думи
Forms
tolerablies
noun
Related words
tolerantly
adverb
toleration
noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
Изрази
Все още няма свързани изрази.