casually
gb/kˈæʒuəli/ us/kˈæʒuəli/
B1
אנגלית
~ 1700
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
adverb
B1
property
1
In a relaxed or informal way
In a way that is relaxed and not too serious.
תבנית שימוש:
to do [something] casually
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'casually' with 'carelessly'. 'Casually' means without formality, not necessarily without care.
מילים נרדפות
informally (Slightly more formal and less about attitude; focuses on being not formal in style.)
הפכים
formally (Opposite in terms of style and manner — with seriousness and formality.)
צירופים
dress casually
|speak casually
|act casually
|casually mention
|walk casually
נושאים
daily life
|communication
|behavior
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- 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.
תבנית שימוש:
to do [something] casually
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may confuse this with being 'relaxed'. Here it means not taking something seriously, not just being calm.
מילים נרדפות
lightly (Suggests doing something without much weight or importance given to it.)
הפכים
seriously (With strong intent, focus, or commitment.)
צירופים
casually date
|casually agree
|casually accept
|casually promise
נושאים
relationships
|work
|behavior
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- 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.
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse this with 'accidentally', which can imply an error or mistake. 'Casually' here just means unplanned.
מילים נרדפות
coincidentally (Focuses more on coincidence rather than lack of planning.)
הפכים
deliberately (Done with intention or planning.)
צירופים
meet casually
|casually encounter
נושאים
events
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
דוגמאות
- We met casually at the supermarket.
- She casually ran into an old friend downtown.
- I casually discovered a new café while walking home.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- I met him casually in the park.
- She casually saw her teacher in the shop.
- We casually met on the bus.
דקדוק
צורת המילון
casually
IPA
GB/kˈæʒuəli/
US/kˈæʒuəli/
הברות והטעמה
cas - u - ally (3 הברות)
Stress on 1st syllable (cas)
צורות המילה
Noun
- Base: casually
- Plural: casuallies
משפחת מילים
ביטויים
casually date
1/kˈæʒuəli dˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
Have romantic meetings without commitment
To go out with someone romantically but not in a serious relationship.
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות
- You can dress casually for the barbecue.
- He always dresses casually on Fridays at work.