英語

deliberately

gb/dɪlˈɪbɹɪtli/ us/dɪlˈɪbɹɪtli/
B1 英語
~ 2900
語義
0件の語義
adverb B1 property
1

On purpose; intentionally

When you do something because you want to, not by mistake.

用法パターン: to do [something] deliberately
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes confuse 'deliberately' with 'carefully'. 'Carefully' means with attention to detail, not necessarily with intention to cause or avoid something.
類義語
intentionally (Very close in meaning; slightly more formal.) | purposely (Similar meaning but often used for emphasis.)
対義語
accidentally (Indicates something happened without planning or intention.)
コロケーション
act deliberately |speak deliberately |deliberately ignore |deliberately avoid |do deliberately
テーマ
communication |daily life |behavior |core_vocabulary
例文
  • She deliberately ignored his phone calls.
  • The company deliberately delayed the release of the report.
  • He spoke slowly and deliberately to make sure everyone understood.
  • They deliberately chose a smaller venue to create a more intimate atmosphere.
学習者向け例文
  • I deliberately left my phone at home.
  • He deliberately broke the glass.
  • She deliberately walked away from the group.
  • We deliberately chose the cheaper hotel.
adverb B2 property
2

Slowly and carefully

In a slow and careful way, often so people can understand or notice.

用法パターン: to move/speak [deliberately]
よくある間違い:
Learners may confuse this sense with 'intentionally'. Here it means 'in a slow and careful way', not 'on purpose'. Context shows which is meant.
類義語
slowly (Focuses only on speed, without implying careful thought.) | measuredly (Emphasizes controlled and considered pace, often formal.)
対義語
hastily (Implies doing something too quickly and without enough thought.)
コロケーション
move deliberately |speak deliberately |walk deliberately |act deliberately
テーマ
communication |behavior |core_vocabulary
例文
  • He spoke deliberately so that everyone could follow his argument.
  • The actor moved deliberately across the stage to build suspense.
  • She placed each card deliberately on the table.
学習者向け例文
  • He walked deliberately to the door.
  • She spoke deliberately so I could understand.
  • The teacher moved deliberately around the room.
文法
辞書形
deliberately
IPA
GB/dɪlˈɪbɹɪtli/
US/dɪlˈɪbɹɪtli/
音節・強勢
de - lib - er - ately (4音節)
Stress on 2nd syllable (lib)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: deliberately
  • Plural: deliberatelies
関連語
Forms
deliberatelies noun
Core family
deliberate adjective B2 deliberation noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
accidental adjective B2 accidentally adverb B1 unintentional adjective unintentionally adverb
Advanced or less common
deliberative adjective
表現

deliberately avoid

1
/dɪlˈɪbɹɪtli əvˈɔɪd/
fixed phrase

Avoid on purpose

To stay away from someone or something because you want to.

例文
  • He deliberately avoided eye contact with her.
  • They deliberately avoided talking about politics.

deliberately ignore

1
/dɪlˈɪbɹɪtli ɪɡnˈɔɹ/
fixed phrase

Ignore on purpose

To not listen to or look at someone or something because you want to.

例文
  • She deliberately ignored his questions.
  • He felt she was deliberately ignoring him all evening.

do something deliberately

1
/dˈu sˈʌmθɪŋ dɪlˈɪbɹɪtli/
fixed phrase

Act on purpose

To do something because you want to, not by accident.

例文
  • I didn’t hurt him by mistake – I did it deliberately.
  • She spilled the drink deliberately to get attention.

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