frantically
gb/fɹˈæntɪkli/ us/fɹˈæntɪkli/
B2
Angol
kétségbeesetten, őrülten
B2
1
Használati minta:
[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.
Példák tanulóknak
I looked frantically for my keys.
Kétségbeesetten kerestem a kulcsaimat.
She was frantically trying to catch the bus.
Kétségbeesetten próbálta elérni a buszt.
Gyakori hiba:
Do not confuse with “frankly” (meaning ‘honestly’). Also note the spelling: fran-ti-cal-ly.
Jelentés
in a panicked, urgent way
Szókapcsolatok
frantically search
|frantically look (for)
|frantically try
|frantically call
|frantically dial
|frantically wave
|frantically run
|frantically grab
|frantically pack
|frantically type
Szinonimák
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)
Antonimák
calmly (without panic or strong anxiety)
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methodically (in an organized, step-by-step way)
Témák
emotions
|urgency
|daily_life
Definíció
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
Használati minta:
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.
Példák tanulóknak
We are frantically busy today.
Ma őrülten elfoglaltak vagyunk.
Gyakori hiba:
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).
Jelentés
extremely, with intense energy
Szókapcsolatok
frantically busy
|frantically in love
|frantically excited
|frantically eager
|frantically optimistic
|frantically jealous
|frantically hoping
|frantically trying
|frantically working
|frantically waiting
Szinonimák
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)
Antonimák
slightly (to a small degree)
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mildly (not strongly or intensely)
Témák
intensifiers
|emotions
|work
Definíció
extremely; very much
To an extreme degree, often suggesting restless energy or pressure rather than literal panic.
Nyelvtan
Szótári alak
frantically
IPA
GB/fɹˈæntɪkli/
US/fɹˈæntɪkli/
Szótagolás és hangsúly
frantic - ally (2 szótag)
Stress on 1st syllable (frantic)
Szóalakok
Noun
- Base: frantically
- Plural: franticallies
Szócsalád
Kifejezések
call frantically
1/kˈɔl fɹˈæntɪkli/
fixed phrase
call repeatedly in panic
call someone again and again because you are worried
Példák
- 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.
Példák tanulóknak
- 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
Példák
- 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.
Példák tanulóknak
- 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
Példák
- 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.
Példák tanulóknak
- 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
Példák
- 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.
Példák tanulóknak
- He tried frantically to find a taxi.