vaguely
gb/vˈeɪɡli/ us/vˈeɪɡli/
B2
Inglês
~ 5500
homályosan, nagy vonalakban, valamennyire, kissé
B2
1
homályosan
B2
Padrão de uso:
vaguely [verb] [something]
I vaguely remember meeting her at a party years ago.
Homályosan emlékszem, hogy évekkel ezelőtt találkoztam vele egy bulin.
He only vaguely explained what had happened, so we were still confused.
Csak homályosan magyarázta el, mi történt, ezért még mindig össze voltunk zavarodva.
The instructions were vaguely worded and hard to follow.
She could vaguely make out a figure in the dark doorway.
The plan was only vaguely outlined in his email.
Exemplos para aprendentes
I vaguely remember my first day at school.
Homályosan emlékszem az első iskolai napomra.
He told us vaguely what we should do, but not the details.
Csak nagy vonalakban mondta el, mit kellene tennünk, a részleteket viszont nem.
She could vaguely see a man behind the window.
The teacher spoke so vaguely that the students did not understand.
My grandfather can only vaguely recall his time in the army.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes try to say *"in a vague way"* or *"in vaguely way"* instead of using the adverb correctly before a verb, as in "He answered vaguely." They may also overuse "unclearly", which is correct but less natural in many everyday situations where native speakers prefer "vaguely".
Significado
in an unclear or indistinct way
Colocações
vaguely remember
|vaguely described
|vaguely worded
|vaguely defined
|answer vaguely
|speak vaguely
Sinónimos
unclearly (More direct and literal; used less often in everyday speech than "vaguely".)
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imprecisely (Sounds more formal and technical, often used in academic or scientific contexts.)
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indistinctly (Often used for things you hear or see that are not sharp or clear.)
Antónimos
clearly (Direct opposite; the information or memory is easy to understand and precise.)
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precisely (Emphasizes exact detail, the opposite of being general or hazy.)
Temas
communication
|thinking
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definição
In a way that is not clear or exact, so you only get a general idea.
In a way that is not clear, precise, or detailed, so that only a general or hazy idea is given.
B2
2
valamennyire
B1
kissé
B1
Padrão de uso:
vaguely [adjective]
I'm vaguely aware that there might be a problem, but I don't know the details.
Valamennyire tisztában vagyok vele, hogy lehet valami probléma, de nem ismerem a részleteket.
She felt vaguely uncomfortable during the meeting.
Kissé kényelmetlenül érezte magát az értekezlet alatt.
The man looked vaguely familiar, but I couldn't place him.
They seemed vaguely interested in the proposal, but not excited.
He was only vaguely confident about passing the exam.
Exemplos para aprendentes
I am vaguely aware of the rules, but not all of them.
Valamennyire tisztában vagyok a szabályokkal, de nem mindegyikkel.
She felt vaguely sick after the long bus ride.
A hosszú buszút után kissé rosszul érezte magát.
The name is vaguely familiar to me.
He was vaguely afraid of talking to his boss.
We were only vaguely sure that we were on the right road.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use "vaguely" where "a little" or "slightly" would be more natural, especially before adjectives that do not suggest uncertainty (e.g. saying *"vaguely tall"* sounds odd; "slightly tall" or "quite tall" is better). They may also place it after the adjective (*"I am worried vaguely"*) instead of before it (*"I am vaguely worried"*).
Significado
slightly; to a small degree
Colocações
vaguely aware
|vaguely familiar
|vaguely worried
|vaguely interested
|vaguely similar
|vaguely happy
Sinónimos
slightly (Very close in meaning, but "slightly" does not include the idea of being unclear or uncertain.)
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somewhat (Similar strength, but sounds a bit more formal and does not imply fuzziness as strongly.)
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a bit (Informal and conversational; often used in speech instead of "vaguely".)
Antónimos
strongly (Opposite in degree; suggests a clear, intense feeling or quality.)
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decidedly (Opposite in certainty; suggests something is definite, not just weakly felt.)
Temas
emotions
|thinking
|daily life
|communication
|core_vocabulary
Definição
A little; not very much, often used before an adjective to make its meaning weaker.
To a small or uncertain degree, often used with adjectives to soften or weaken their strength.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
vaguely
IPA
GB/vˈeɪɡli/
US/vˈeɪɡli/
Sílabas e acento
vaguely (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (vaguely)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: vaguely
- Plural: vaguelies
Família de palavras
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