attentively
gb/ətˈɛntɪvli/ us/ətˈɛntɪvli/
B2
Engels
figyelmesen
B2
1
figyelmesen
B1
Gebruikspatroon:
listen/read/watch/look [attentively] (to [someone/something])
The class listened attentively while the teacher explained the experiment.
Az osztály figyelmesen hallgatta, ahogy a tanár elmagyarázta a kísérletet.
She watched attentively as the chef demonstrated the technique.
Figyelmesen nézte, ahogy a séf bemutatta a technikát.
He glanced around attentively, looking for any sign of trouble.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
Please listen attentively.
Kérlek, figyelmesen hallgass.
I read the instructions attentively.
Figyelmesen elolvastam az utasításokat.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Don’t confuse with attentive (adjective). Attentively is used to describe a verb (e.g., listen attentively).
Betekenis
with close attention
Woordcombinaties
listen attentively
|watch attentively
|read attentively
|look attentively
|study attentively
|follow attentively
|observe attentively
|examine attentively
|wait attentively
|consider attentively
Synoniemen
carefully (focuses on taking care not to miss details or make mistakes.)
|
intently (emphasizes strong concentration or interest.)
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closely (often used for watching or examining in detail.)
Antoniemen
inattentively (without paying attention.)
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distractedly (with attention pulled away by other things.)
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carelessly (without enough care or attention to details.)
Thema's
learning
|communication
|daily_life
Definitie
with a lot of attention; not distracted
In a way that shows you are concentrating carefully on what you are seeing, hearing, or doing.
C1
2
figyelmesen
B1
Gebruikspatroon:
treat/look after/attend to [someone] attentively
The nurse checked on him attentively throughout the night.
A nővér egész éjjel figyelmesen vigyázott rá.
Staff greeted guests warmly and handled requests attentively.
A személyzet kedvesen fogadta a vendégeket, és figyelmesen reagált a kéréseikre.
He listened to her concerns and responded attentively.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The waiter served us attentively.
A pincér figyelmesen szolgált ki minket.
Veelgemaakte fout:
This sense is about being considerate to a person’s needs, not only about listening or looking.
Betekenis
with considerate, responsive care
Woordcombinaties
serve attentively
|look after someone attentively
|care for someone attentively
|attend to someone attentively
|respond attentively
|wait on someone attentively
Synoniemen
considerately (stresses thinking about other people’s feelings and needs.)
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thoughtfully (highlights kindness and careful attention to what someone might need.)
Antoniemen
indifferently (without interest or care for someone’s needs.)
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neglectfully (failing to give needed care or attention.)
Thema's
service
|relationships
|daily_life
Definitie
in a caring and helpful way
In a way that shows care, consideration, and readiness to notice and respond to someone’s needs.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
attentively
IPA
GB/ətˈɛntɪvli/
US/ətˈɛntɪvli/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
at - tent - ively (3 lettergrepen)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tent)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: attentively
- Plural: attentivelies
Woordfamilie
Forms
attentivelies
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
inattentive
adjective
inattentively
adverb
inattention
noun
Advanced or less common
attentiveness
noun
Uitdrukkingen
listen attentively
1/lˈɪsən ətˈɛntɪvli/
fixed phrase
listen with full attention
listen very carefully
Voorbeelden
- Please listen attentively to the safety instructions.
- He listened attentively, nodding occasionally to show he understood.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- I listened attentively to the teacher.
look attentively
1/lˈʊk ətˈɛntɪvli/
fixed phrase
look carefully at something
look very carefully
Voorbeelden
- He looked attentively at the screen to spot the error.
- She looked attentively around the room, trying to find her keys.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- Look attentively at the picture.
observe attentively
1/əbzˈɚv ətˈɛntɪvli/
fixed phrase
formal
observe carefully and closely
watch carefully to understand
Voorbeelden
- The researchers observed attentively as the animals changed their behavior.
- She observed attentively from a distance, taking notes.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- We observed attentively.
read attentively
1/ɹˈid ətˈɛntɪvli/
fixed phrase
read with careful focus
read very carefully
Voorbeelden
- Read the entire email attentively before you reply.
- She read the contract attentively and asked a few questions.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- I read the text attentively.
wait attentively
1/wˈeɪt ətˈɛntɪvli/
fixed phrase
wait while staying alert
wait and stay ready
Voorbeelden
- The assistant waited attentively for the manager’s signal.
- Guests sat attentively, waiting for their names to be called.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- I waited attentively for my turn.
watch attentively
1/wˈɔt͡ʃ ətˈɛntɪvli/
fixed phrase
watch with close attention
watch very carefully
Voorbeelden
- The trainees watched attentively as the instructor assembled the device.
- She watched attentively for any change in his expression.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- We watched attentively.