reasonable
gb/ɹˈiznəbəl/ us/ɹˈiznəbəl/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 1600
észszerű, mérsékelt, kedvező, elfogadható
B1
1
észszerű
B1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone/something] is reasonable
It's reasonable to ask for more time to finish the project.
Észszerű több időt kérni a projekt befejezésére.
She made a reasonable suggestion during the meeting.
Észszerű javaslatot tett a megbeszélésen.
Most people think it's reasonable to save money for emergencies.
The teacher offered a reasonable explanation for the change in schedule.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
It is reasonable to be careful.
Észszerű óvatosnak lenni.
He made a reasonable plan for the trip.
Észszerű tervet készített az utazáshoz.
That is a reasonable question.
My boss is very reasonable.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'reasonable' with 'rational'—'reasonable' often implies fairness as well as logic, while 'rational' focuses only on logic.
Σημασία
Fair and sensible
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
reasonable person
|reasonable decision
|reasonable approach
|reasonable request
|perfectly reasonable
Συνώνυμα
sensible (Emphasizes practicality and good judgment.)
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rational (Focuses on logic and clear thinking.)
Αντώνυμα
unreasonable (Describes thinking or behavior that is not fair or sensible.)
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irrational (Implies a lack of logical thinking.)
Θέματα
daily life
|communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
Thinking or acting in a fair and sensible way.
Having or showing sound judgment; being fair and practical.
A2
2
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something] is reasonable
The hotel offers rooms at a reasonable price.
A hotel mérsékelt áron kínál szobákat.
We found a restaurant with reasonable portions and good service.
Találtunk egy éttermet megfelelő méretű adagokkal és jó kiszolgálással.
The repair bill was quite reasonable considering the work done.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
This shirt has a reasonable price.
Ennek az ingnek kedvező az ára.
The ticket is reasonable for the show.
Az előadásra szóló jegy ára kedvező.
We paid a reasonable fee.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse 'reasonable' here with 'cheap'—'reasonable' means fair and not too high, but not necessarily very low.
Σημασία
Fair in amount or price
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
reasonable price
|reasonable cost
|reasonable fee
|reasonable rate
Συνώνυμα
affordable (Focuses on being within someone's budget.)
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moderate (Suggests being within a middle range, not extreme.)
Αντώνυμα
expensive (Costs too much money.)
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excessive (Too high in amount or degree.)
Θέματα
shopping
|economics
|daily life
|business
|finance
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
Not costing too much; fair in size or amount.
Not too high, large, or extreme in amount, price, or level.
B1
3
elfogadható
B1
észszerű
B1
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[something] is reasonable
You should receive a reply within a reasonable time.
Észszerű időn belül választ kell kapnod.
It's a reasonable distance to walk from here to the station.
Innen az állomás gyalog is elfogadható távolságra van.
We expect employees to work a reasonable number of hours.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
I will come in a reasonable time.
Észszerű időn belül odaérek.
It is a reasonable distance to the park.
A park elfogadható távolságra van.
That is a reasonable amount of food.
Σημασία
Within acceptable limits
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
reasonable time
|reasonable distance
|reasonable effort
Συνώνυμα
acceptable (Meets general standards of appropriateness.)
|
moderate (Falls within middle limits, not extreme.)
Αντώνυμα
unacceptable (Not meeting standards or limits.)
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excessive (Going beyond what is appropriate.)
Θέματα
daily life
|measurement
|core_vocabulary
Ορισμός
Not too much or too little; acceptable in amount, time, or effort.
Not extreme; within what is considered appropriate, normal, or acceptable.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
reasonable
IPA
GB/ɹˈiznəbəl/
US/ɹˈiznəbəl/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
reas - on - able (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (reas)
Τύποι λέξης
Adjective
- Base: reasonable
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Core family
reason
noun A2
reasonably
adverb B1
Related words
reasoning
noun
reasonableness
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unreasonable
adjective B1
unreasonably
adverb
Advanced or less common
unreasonableness
noun
Εκφράσεις
a reasonable doubt
2/ə ɹˈiznəbəl dˈaʊt/
fixed phrase
formal
Legal uncertainty preventing conviction
A level of uncertainty in law that means the person cannot be found guilty.
Παραδείγματα
- The jury could not convict because there was a reasonable doubt about his guilt.
- In criminal cases, guilt must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
perfectly reasonable
1/pˈɚfəktli ɹˈiznəbəl/
fixed phrase
Completely fair and sensible
Very fair and sensible; easy to understand as right.
Παραδείγματα
- It's perfectly reasonable to ask for help when you're struggling.
- Her concerns are perfectly reasonable given the situation.
within reason
1/wɪðˈɪn ɹˈizən/
fixed phrase
within sensible limits
Not going too far; in a fair or sensible way.
Παραδείγματα
- You can borrow my car, within reason.
- I’ll help you as much as I can, within reason.
within reason
2/wɪðˈɪn ɹˈizən/
fixed phrase
acceptable and sensible limits
Allowed or possible but only up to a sensible limit.
Παραδείγματα
- You can borrow the car anytime, within reason.
- We can negotiate the price, within reason.
within reason
3/wɪðˈɪn ɹˈizən/
fixed phrase
Within acceptable limits
As long as something stays fair, safe, or possible.
Παραδείγματα
- You can borrow my car whenever you want, within reason.
- We encourage creativity, within reason, to keep projects on track.