perfectly
gb/pˈɚfəktli/ us/pˈɚfəktli/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 2100
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
adverb
A2
property
1
Completely without any fault
In a way that is 100% correct or without any mistakes.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
[someone] does [something] perfectly
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'perfectly' with 'perfect' when describing actions. 'Perfect' is an adjective, while 'perfectly' is an adverb.
Συνώνυμα
flawlessly (Stronger emphasis on being without any flaw or imperfection.)
Αντώνυμα
imperfectly (Indicates that something is done with mistakes or flaws.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
work perfectly
|fit perfectly
|perform perfectly
|explain perfectly
Θέματα
daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
perfectly [adjective]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may overuse 'perfectly' for emphasis where 'very' or 'completely' would sound more natural.
Συνώνυμα
absolutely (Similar in meaning but more general and less formal.)
Αντώνυμα
partially (Means only to some extent, not completely.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
perfectly clear
|perfectly normal
|perfectly safe
|perfectly acceptable
Θέματα
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- Your explanation is perfectly clear.
- It’s perfectly normal to feel nervous before a test.
- The road ahead is perfectly safe.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- It is perfectly fine to ask questions.
- I am perfectly sure about my answer.
- This room is perfectly clean.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
perfectly
IPA
GB/pˈɚfəktli/
US/pˈɚfəktli/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
per - fectly (2 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (per)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: perfectly
- Plural: perfectlies
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
perfectlies
noun
Core family
perfect
adjective A2
perfection
noun B2
Related words
perfectionist
noun
Negative and opposite forms
Εκφράσεις
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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα
- It’s perfectly normal to feel tired after a long day.
- This reaction is perfectly normal for someone in your situation.