exceptionally
gb/ɪksˈɛpʃənəli/ us/ɪksˈɛpʃənəli/
B1
Anglų
~ 8300
Reikšmės
0 reikšmių
adverb
B1
quantity
1
to an unusually great degree
More than usual; very, very much, often in a good way.
Vartosenos šablonas:
exceptionally [adjective/adverb]
Dažna klaida:
Learners often confuse 'exceptionally' with 'especially'. Use 'exceptionally' mainly before adjectives and adverbs to mean 'very, very much' (e.g., 'exceptionally good'). Use 'especially' to single out one thing from a group (e.g., 'I like all fruits, especially apples.') and more often in the middle of a clause.
Sinonimai
extremely (Very close in meaning; slightly more common and neutral, without a strong focus on being unusual.)
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remarkably (Emphasizes that something is surprising or worth noticing, not just very strong in degree.)
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outstandingly (Strongly positive and evaluative, usually about quality or performance, less general than 'exceptionally'.)
Antonimai
moderately (Shows an average or medium degree, the opposite of the very high degree expressed by 'exceptionally'.)
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slightly (Emphasizes a very small degree, directly contrasting with the very large degree of 'exceptionally'.)
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ordinarily (Focuses on what is normal or usual, contrasting with the idea of being far above the usual level.)
Kolokacijos
exceptionally good
|exceptionally high
|exceptionally talented
|exceptionally well
|exceptionally difficult
|exceptionally rare
Temos
degree
|evaluation
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- She is an exceptionally talented musician for her age.
- The company had an exceptionally successful year after the new product launch.
- This area is exceptionally quiet, even during the day.
- The test was exceptionally difficult, and many students failed.
- We had an exceptionally good meal at that new restaurant.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- The movie was exceptionally good.
- He speaks English exceptionally well.
- The weather is exceptionally cold today.
- She is an exceptionally kind person.
- This problem is exceptionally hard for me.
adverb
formal
B2
relation
2
as a special exception
In a special case that is not normal; as an exception to the usual rule.
Vartosenos šablonas:
Exceptionally, [clause]
Dažna klaida:
Learners sometimes use this meaning when they only want to say 'very'. For example, 'Exceptionally, it was cold' is unclear if you mean 'very cold' (use 'exceptionally cold') or 'as an exception, it was cold' (use 'Exceptionally, it was cold' with a strong pause). For the 'exception' meaning, 'Exceptionally' often comes at the beginning of the sentence, followed by a comma.
Sinonimai
as an exception (More explicit and slightly less formal; directly explains the idea that this case is not normal.)
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unusually (Often overlaps, but focuses on being different from normal without clearly stating that a rule is being broken.)
Antonimai
normally (Shows that something follows the usual rule or practice, which is the opposite of a special exception.)
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routinely (Emphasizes that an action is done as part of the regular procedure, not as a special case.)
Kolokacijos
Exceptionally, [clause]
|granted exceptionally
|allowed exceptionally
|used exceptionally
Temos
rules
|law
|work
|core_vocabulary
Pavyzdžiai
- Exceptionally, employees were allowed to work from home during the trial period.
- The deadline may be extended exceptionally in cases of serious illness.
- Parking is only permitted here exceptionally, with written permission.
- The committee decided, exceptionally, to reopen the application process.
- Scholarships can be awarded exceptionally to candidates who do not meet all the criteria but show great promise.
Mokymuisi skirti pavyzdžiai
- Exceptionally, the class will start at 8 a.m. tomorrow.
- You can enter this room only exceptionally, with a special pass.
- The teacher said we can, exceptionally, hand in the work next week.
- Exceptionally, the museum is open on Monday today.
- They agreed, exceptionally, to change the rule for him.
Gramatika
Pagrindinė forma
exceptionally
IPA
GB/ɪksˈɛpʃənəli/
US/ɪksˈɛpʃənəli/
Skiemenys ir kirčiavimas
ex - cep - tion - ally (4 skiemenys)
Stress on 2nd syllable (cep)
Žodžio formos
Noun
- Base: exceptionally
- Plural: exceptionallies
Žodžių šeima
Forms
exceptionallies
noun
Core family
exception
noun B1
exceptional
adjective B2
Related words
except
preposition A2
Negative and opposite forms
unexceptional
adjective C1
Advanced or less common
exceptionality
noun
Posakiai
exceptionally good
1/ɪksˈɛpʃənəli ɡˈʊd/
fixed phrase
very much better than usual
Very, very good; much better than normal.
Pavyzdžiai
- The food at that small café is exceptionally good.
- Her presentation was exceptionally good and impressed everyone in the room.
exceptionally high
1/ɪksˈɛpʃənəli hˈaɪ/
fixed phrase
much higher than normal level
Very big in number, level, or amount; much more than normal.
Pavyzdžiai
- Housing costs are exceptionally high in this city.
- The river is at an exceptionally high level after the heavy rain.
exceptionally well
1/ɪksˈɛpʃənəli wˈɛl/
fixed phrase
to a very high standard
Very successfully; with very good results or performance.
Pavyzdžiai
- She did exceptionally well in her final exams.
- The team worked together exceptionally well on this project.