perfectly
gb/pˈɚfəktli/ us/pˈɚfəktli/
A2
Angličtina
~ 2100
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adverb
A2
property
1
Completely without any fault
In a way that is 100% correct or without any mistakes.
Vzorec užití:
[someone] does [something] perfectly
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'perfectly' with 'perfect' when describing actions. 'Perfect' is an adjective, while 'perfectly' is an adverb.
Synonyma
flawlessly (Stronger emphasis on being without any flaw or imperfection.)
Antonyma
imperfectly (Indicates that something is done with mistakes or flaws.)
Kolokace
work perfectly
|fit perfectly
|perform perfectly
|explain perfectly
Témata
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The machine is now working perfectly after the repair.
- She played the piano piece perfectly from start to finish.
- The two parts fit together perfectly.
Učební příklady
- He speaks English perfectly.
- The phone works perfectly.
- She can cook this dish perfectly.
adverb
B1
property
2
Completely or absolutely
Used to show that something is 100% true or sure.
Vzorec užití:
perfectly [adjective]
Častá chyba:
Learners may overuse 'perfectly' for emphasis where 'very' or 'completely' would sound more natural.
Synonyma
absolutely (Similar in meaning but more general and less formal.)
Antonyma
partially (Means only to some extent, not completely.)
Kolokace
perfectly clear
|perfectly normal
|perfectly safe
|perfectly acceptable
Témata
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- Your explanation is perfectly clear.
- It’s perfectly normal to feel nervous before a test.
- The road ahead is perfectly safe.
Učební příklady
- It is perfectly fine to ask questions.
- I am perfectly sure about my answer.
- This room is perfectly clean.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
perfectly
IPA
GB/pˈɚfəktli/
US/pˈɚfəktli/
Slabiky a přízvuk
per - fectly (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (per)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: perfectly
- Plural: perfectlies
Příbuzná slova
Forms
perfectlies
noun
Core family
perfect
adjective A2
perfection
noun B2
Related words
perfectionist
noun
Negative and opposite forms
Výrazy
make it perfectly clear
1/mˈeɪk ˈɪt pˈɚfəktli klˈɪɹ/
fixed phrase
State something without any doubt
Say something in a way that everyone understands and there is no confusion.
Příklady
- Let me make it perfectly clear: we will not tolerate cheating.
- He made it perfectly clear that he was not interested.
perfectly clear
1/pˈɚfəktli klˈɪɹ/
fixed phrase
Completely easy to understand
Very easy to understand; not confusing at all.
Příklady
- Her instructions were perfectly clear, so no one got lost.
- I want to make it perfectly clear that this behavior is unacceptable.
perfectly well
1/pˈɚfəktli wˈɛl/
fixed phrase
Completely able or fine
Being totally able to do something, or in good condition.
Příklady
- You know perfectly well what I mean.
- The car runs perfectly well after the service.
perfectly normal
1/pˈɚfəktli nˈɔɹməl/
fixed phrase
completely usual or expected
Totally usual; not strange at all.
Příklady
- It's perfectly normal to feel anxious before a big event.
- Her reaction was perfectly normal under those circumstances.
perfectly normal
2/pˈɚfəktli nˈɔɹməl/
fixed phrase
Completely usual or expected
Something that is totally usual and not strange at all.
Příklady
- It’s perfectly normal to feel tired after a long day.
- This reaction is perfectly normal for someone in your situation.