distinctly
gb/dɪstˈɪŋktli/ us/dɪstˈɪŋktli/
B1
Inglés
~ 3000
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adverb
B1
property
1
clearly and noticeably
In a way that is easy to see, hear, or understand.
Patrón de uso:
to [verb] distinctly
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'distinctly' with 'distinct', which is an adjective, not an adverb.
Sinónimos
clearly (A broader and more common term for being easy to perceive or understand.)
Antónimos
vaguely (Means unclearly or in a way that is hard to perceive.)
Colocaciones
speak distinctly
|distinctly remember
|distinctly different
|distinctly heard
Temas
communication
|perception
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- She spoke distinctly so everyone could understand.
- I distinctly remember locking the door.
- The two flavors are distinctly different.
- He was distinctly aware of being watched.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- She spoke distinctly to the class.
- I distinctly remember your face.
- The voices were distinctly different.
- I distinctly heard the phone ring.
adverb
B2
property
2
very; noticeably so
Used to show that something is very clear, strong, or obvious.
Patrón de uso:
distinctly [adjective]
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse this sense with 'clearly different' rather than 'very much'. Context helps determine the meaning.
Sinónimos
decidedly (Adds a sense of firmness or certainty to the emphasis.)
Antónimos
slightly (Indicates only a small amount instead of a strong degree.)
Colocaciones
distinctly uncomfortable
|distinctly odd
|distinctly possible
Temas
emphasis
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- She looked distinctly uncomfortable during the meeting.
- The weather today is distinctly warmer than yesterday.
- He sounded distinctly annoyed on the phone.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He was distinctly angry at me.
- The soup tastes distinctly salty.
- It is distinctly colder today.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
distinctly
AFI
GB/dɪstˈɪŋktli/
US/dɪstˈɪŋktli/
Sílabas y acento
dis - tinctly (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tinctly)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: distinctly
- Plural: distinctlies
Familia de palabras
Forms
distinctlies
noun
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
distinctiveness
noun
distinctness
noun
Expresiones
distinctly different
1/dɪstˈɪŋktli dˈɪfɹənt/
fixed phrase
clearly not the same
Clearly not like something else; easy to see as different.
Ejemplos
- The two proposals are distinctly different in their approach.
- These two colors are distinctly different shades.
distinctly remember
1/dɪstˈɪŋktli ɹɪmˈɛmbɚ/
fixed phrase
remember something clearly
To remember something in a clear and certain way.
Ejemplos
- I distinctly remember the first time we met.
- She distinctly remembers hearing her name called.