casually
gb/kˈæʒuəli/ us/kˈæʒuəli/
B1
Anglais
~ 1700
Sens
0 sens
adverb
B1
property
1
In a relaxed or informal way
In a way that is relaxed and not too serious.
Schéma d’usage :
to do [something] casually
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'casually' with 'carelessly'. 'Casually' means without formality, not necessarily without care.
Synonymes
informally (Slightly more formal and less about attitude; focuses on being not formal in style.)
Antonymes
formally (Opposite in terms of style and manner — with seriousness and formality.)
Collocations
dress casually
|speak casually
|act casually
|casually mention
|walk casually
Thèmes
daily life
|communication
|behavior
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- He strolled casually down the street, enjoying the sunshine.
- She casually mentioned that she had met the mayor.
- They chatted casually over coffee.
- I dressed casually for the picnic.
- He glanced casually at the clock before leaving.
Exemples pédagogiques
- He walked casually into the room.
- She spoke casually to her friend.
- We dressed casually for the party.
- He looked casually at the picture.
- They talked casually after lunch.
adverb
B2
property
2
Without serious intent or commitment
Without making a serious plan or promise.
Schéma d’usage :
to do [something] casually
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse this with being 'relaxed'. Here it means not taking something seriously, not just being calm.
Synonymes
lightly (Suggests doing something without much weight or importance given to it.)
Antonymes
seriously (With strong intent, focus, or commitment.)
Collocations
casually date
|casually agree
|casually accept
|casually promise
Thèmes
relationships
|work
|behavior
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- They were casually dating for a few months.
- He casually agreed to help but never followed through.
- She was only casually interested in the project.
- He casually accepted the invitation without checking his schedule.
Exemples pédagogiques
- They are casually dating.
- He casually said yes to the job.
- She is casually looking for work.
- I am only casually interested in sports.
adverb
B2
property
3
By chance or without planning
Happening without planning it first.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse this with 'accidentally', which can imply an error or mistake. 'Casually' here just means unplanned.
Synonymes
coincidentally (Focuses more on coincidence rather than lack of planning.)
Antonymes
deliberately (Done with intention or planning.)
Collocations
meet casually
|casually encounter
Thèmes
events
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Exemples
- We met casually at the supermarket.
- She casually ran into an old friend downtown.
- I casually discovered a new café while walking home.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I met him casually in the park.
- She casually saw her teacher in the shop.
- We casually met on the bus.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
casually
API
GB/kˈæʒuəli/
US/kˈæʒuəli/
Syllabes et accentuation
cas - u - ally (3 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (cas)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: casually
- Plural: casuallies
Famille de mots
Expressions
casually date
1/kˈæʒuəli dˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
Have romantic meetings without commitment
To go out with someone romantically but not in a serious relationship.
Exemples
- They have been casually dating for two months.
- I am just casually dating right now.
casually mention
1/kˈæʒuəli mˈɛnʃən/
fixed phrase
Say something in passing without emphasis
To say something as if it is not important.
Exemples
- She casually mentioned she had won an award.
- He casually mentioned he was moving abroad.
dress casually
1/dɹˈɛs kˈæʒuəli/
fixed phrase
Wear informal clothing
To wear clothes that are not formal.
Exemples
- You can dress casually for the barbecue.
- He always dresses casually on Fridays at work.