tolerably
gb/tˈoʊlɚəbli/ us/tˈoʊlɚəbli/
C1
Anglais
~ 6800
Sens
0 sens
adverb
formal
C1
property
1
to a moderate or fair degree
fairly or reasonably, but not very
Schéma d’usage :
tolerably [adjective/adverb]
Erreur fréquente :
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.
Synonymes
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'.)
Antonymes
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'.)
Collocations
tolerably well
|tolerably good
|tolerably clear
|tolerably accurate
|tolerably happy
|tolerably successful
Thèmes
evaluation
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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
Schéma d’usage :
tolerably [adjective/adverb]
Erreur fréquente :
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'.
Synonymes
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.)
Antonymes
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.)
Collocations
tolerably comfortable
|tolerably warm
|tolerably quiet
|tolerably safe
|tolerably stable
Thèmes
health
|emotions
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
tolerably
API
GB/tˈoʊlɚəbli/
US/tˈoʊlɚəbli/
Syllabes et accentuation
tol - er - ably (3 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (tol)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: tolerably
- Plural: tolerablies
Famille de mots
Forms
tolerablies
noun
Related words
tolerantly
adverb
toleration
noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
Expressions
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