frantically
gb/fɹˈæntɪkli/ us/fɹˈæntɪkli/
B2
Englanti
kétségbeesetten, őrülten
B2
1
Käyttömalli:
[someone] [does something] frantically; frantically [verb]
She frantically searched her bag for her passport at the gate.
A kapunál kétségbeesetten kereste az útlevelét a táskájában.
He was frantically calling his sister when the storm knocked out the power.
Kétségbeesetten próbálta telefonon elérni a testvérét, amikor a vihar miatt elment az áram.
The children ran frantically toward the door when the alarm went off.
Oppijaesimerkit
I looked frantically for my keys.
Kétségbeesetten kerestem a kulcsaimat.
She was frantically trying to catch the bus.
Kétségbeesetten próbálta elérni a buszt.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Do not confuse with “frankly” (meaning ‘honestly’). Also note the spelling: fran-ti-cal-ly.
Merkitys
in a panicked, urgent way
Kollokaatiot
frantically search
|frantically look (for)
|frantically try
|frantically call
|frantically dial
|frantically wave
|frantically run
|frantically grab
|frantically pack
|frantically type
Synonyymit
desperately (emphasizes lack of hope or strong need as well as urgency)
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feverishly (suggests intense, nonstop effort, often at work)
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wildly (can suggest uncontrolled movement, not always urgency)
Antonyymit
calmly (without panic or strong anxiety)
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methodically (in an organized, step-by-step way)
Teemat
emotions
|urgency
|daily_life
Määritelmä
in a very worried, rushed way
In a very hurried way that shows panic, fear, or strong anxiety, especially because time is short or a situation feels out of control.
C1
2
őrülten
B2
Käyttömalli:
frantically + [adjective/participle]
I’ve been frantically busy all week and haven’t had time to call.
Egész héten őrülten elfoglalt voltam, és nem volt időm telefonálni.
They were frantically eager to finish before the deadline.
Eszeveszetten igyekeztek befejezni a munkát a határidő előtt.
He seemed frantically in love, texting her every few minutes.
Oppijaesimerkit
We are frantically busy today.
Ma őrülten elfoglaltak vagyunk.
Tyypillinen virhe:
This use is most natural with adjectives describing activity or emotion (e.g., busy, in love); it can sound odd with neutral adjectives (e.g., *frantically tall).
Merkitys
extremely, with intense energy
Kollokaatiot
frantically busy
|frantically in love
|frantically excited
|frantically eager
|frantically optimistic
|frantically jealous
|frantically hoping
|frantically trying
|frantically working
|frantically waiting
Synonyymit
extremely (neutral and common, without the sense of pressure)
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intensely (emphasizes strength of feeling or focus)
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madly (more informal; often about love or enthusiasm)
Antonyymit
slightly (to a small degree)
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mildly (not strongly or intensely)
Teemat
intensifiers
|emotions
|work
Määritelmä
extremely; very much
To an extreme degree, often suggesting restless energy or pressure rather than literal panic.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
frantically
IPA
GB/fɹˈæntɪkli/
US/fɹˈæntɪkli/
Tavut ja painotus
frantic - ally (2 tavua)
Stress on 1st syllable (frantic)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
- Base: frantically
- Plural: franticallies
Sanaperhe
Ilmaukset
call frantically
1/kˈɔl fɹˈæntɪkli/
fixed phrase
call repeatedly in panic
call someone again and again because you are worried
Esimerkit
- He called frantically when he couldn’t reach her all afternoon.
- My mom was calling frantically after she heard about the accident.
- The manager called frantically for tech support during the outage.
Oppijaesimerkit
- I called frantically when I lost my child in the store.
frantically busy
1/fɹˈæntɪkli bˈɪzi/
fixed phrase
extremely busy and stressed
very busy and rushed
Esimerkit
- Sorry I didn’t reply—I’ve been frantically busy at work.
- The team is frantically busy preparing for the product launch.
- She was frantically busy all morning and skipped lunch.
Oppijaesimerkit
- I’m frantically busy this week.
search frantically (for [something/someone])
1/sˈɚt͡ʃ fɹˈæntɪkli fɚ səmˈɛθɪŋsˈoʊmˈoʊn/
fixed phrase
search in panic and hurry
look for something very quickly and worriedly
Esimerkit
- He searched frantically for his wallet before the train arrived.
- They searched frantically for the missing dog in the park.
- I searched frantically through my emails for the address.
Oppijaesimerkit
- She searched frantically for her phone.
try frantically to [do something]
1/tɹˈaɪ fɹˈæntɪkli tə dˈu sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
make urgent desperate attempts
try very hard and in a hurry
Esimerkit
- She tried frantically to restart her laptop before the presentation.
- I was trying frantically to remember the code for the door.
- They tried frantically to stop the leak with towels.
Oppijaesimerkit
- He tried frantically to find a taxi.