tolerably
gb/tˈoʊlɚəbli/ us/tˈoʊlɚəbli/
C1
Αγγλικά
~ 6800
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
adverb
formal
C1
property
1
to a moderate or fair degree
fairly or reasonably, but not very
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
tolerably [adjective/adverb]
Συχνό λάθος:
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.
Συνώνυμα
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'.)
Αντώνυμα
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'.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
tolerably well
|tolerably good
|tolerably clear
|tolerably accurate
|tolerably happy
|tolerably successful
Θέματα
evaluation
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
tolerably [adjective/adverb]
Συχνό λάθος:
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'.
Συνώνυμα
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.)
Αντώνυμα
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.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
tolerably comfortable
|tolerably warm
|tolerably quiet
|tolerably safe
|tolerably stable
Θέματα
health
|emotions
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
- 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.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- 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.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
tolerably
IPA
GB/tˈoʊlɚəbli/
US/tˈoʊlɚəbli/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
tol - er - ably (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 1st syllable (tol)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: tolerably
- Plural: tolerablies
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
tolerablies
noun
Related words
tolerantly
adverb
toleration
noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
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