credibly
gb/kɹˈɛdɪbli/ us/kɹˈɛdɪbli/
C1
ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
adverb
formal
C1
property
1
in a plausible, reasonable way
in a way that seems reasonable and possible
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
[someone] can/cannot credibly [verb] (that) [clause]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Often confused with "creditably" (meaning "in a way that deserves praise") or with "incredibly" (meaning "extremely" or "hard to believe").
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
plausibly (Focuses on being possible and reasonable.)
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reasonably (Often implies a fair, sensible judgment.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
implausibly (Suggests something does not seem possible or likely.)
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dubiously (Emphasizes doubt or questionable reliability.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
credibly claim
|credibly argue
|credibly deny
|credibly suggest
|credibly maintain
|credibly assert
|could credibly happen
|cannot credibly be explained
|credibly be said to
|credibly be described as
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
reasoning
|communication
|news_media
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- He cannot credibly claim he didn’t know about the policy change.
- The forecast suggests temperatures could credibly reach 40°C this weekend.
- Without receipts, the expenses cannot credibly be verified.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- She cannot credibly say she was there.
- It could credibly happen again.
adverb
C1
property
2
in a believable, true-seeming way
in a way that people can believe
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
credibly [describe/explain/tell] [something]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may overuse it where simple "clearly" is meant; "credibly" is about being believable, not just easy to understand.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
believably (Directly emphasizes seeming true.)
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convincingly (Adds the idea of persuading the listener or viewer.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
unbelievably (Suggests something is hard to accept as true.)
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unconvincingly (Implies the attempt to make it seem true fails.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
credibly explain
|credibly describe
|credibly portray
|credibly depict
|credibly recreate
|credibly present
|credibly answer
|credibly account for
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
communication
|storytelling
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- She credibly explained why the deadline had been missed.
- The documentary credibly reconstructs the events leading up to the storm.
- He credibly described the suspect’s clothing and height.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- He credibly explained his mistake.
adverb
formal
C1
property
3
in a convincing, persuasive way
in a way that makes people agree
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
credibly [demonstrate/show] (that) [clause]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
In academic writing, "credibly" usually needs evidence; avoid using it to mean just "confidently."
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
persuasively (Highlights the effect on the audience.)
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compellingly (Suggests strong impact, often emotional as well as logical.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
unpersuasively (Fails to influence opinions.)
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weakly (Suggests insufficient support or force.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
credibly demonstrate
|credibly show
|credibly establish
|credibly support
|credibly challenge
|credibly defend
|credibly justify
|credibly refute
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
reasoning
|business
|communication
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The company credibly demonstrated that demand was rising.
- She credibly challenged the assumption that the results were random.
- The report credibly supports the case for investing in public transit.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The data credibly supports his idea.
adverb
formal
C1
property
4
with authority and trustworthiness
in a way that people trust because you know the subject
ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ:
speak/write credibly about [topic]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Not the same as "confidently"; you can speak confidently without being credible.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
reliably (Stresses dependability rather than authority.)
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authoritatively (Stresses expert status and command of the topic.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
unreliably (Not dependable or trustworthy.)
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inexpertly (Lacking the skill or knowledge needed to be trusted.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
speak credibly
|write credibly
|comment credibly
|credibly inform
|credibly advise
|credibly present oneself
|credibly position oneself
|credibly represent
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
trust
|communication
|work
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- She can speak credibly about cybersecurity because she’s worked in the field for years.
- To lead the project, you need to present yourself credibly to the client.
- The spokesperson answered calmly and credibly.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- He speaks credibly about medicine.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
credibly
IPA
GB/kɹˈɛdɪbli/
US/kɹˈɛdɪbli/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
cred - ibly (2 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (cred)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Noun
- Base: credibly
- Plural: crediblies
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Forms
crediblies
noun
Core family
credible
adjective B2
credibility
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
incredible
adjective B1
incredibly
adverb A2
Advanced or less common
credulous
adjective
incredulous
adjective
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ
cannot credibly claim (that) ...
1/kænˈɑt kɹˈɛdɪbli klˈeɪm ðˈæt |/
fixed phrase
formal
cannot reasonably say something is true
it is not believable for someone to say this
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- You cannot credibly claim to be surprised if you ignored every warning.
- The company cannot credibly claim it didn’t know the risks.
- He cannot credibly claim he wrote the report alone.
credibly accused of ...
1/kɹˈɛdɪbli əkjˈuzd əv |/
fixed phrase
formal
accused with believable supporting evidence
accused in a way that seems true
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- The official has been credibly accused of taking bribes.
- Two guards were credibly accused of assaulting prisoners.
- She resigned after being credibly accused of plagiarism.
credibly alleged
1/kɹˈɛdɪbli əlˈɛd͡ʒd/
fixed phrase
formal
claimed with believable supporting evidence
people say it happened, and the claim seems believable
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- It is credibly alleged that the funds were diverted to private accounts.
- The abuse was credibly alleged in multiple witness statements.
- Several incidents were credibly alleged but not confirmed.
credibly reported
1/kɹˈɛdɪbli ɹɪpˈɔɹtɪd/
fixed phrase
formal
reported by trustworthy sources
reported by sources that people trust
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
- It is credibly reported that the merger talks have resumed.
- The incident was credibly reported by several local outlets.
- It was credibly reported that the CEO planned to step down.