frankly
gb/fɹˈæŋkli/ us/fɹˈæŋkli/
B1
อังกฤษ
~ 4400
ความหมาย
0 ความหมาย
adverb
B1
property
1
honestly and directly
In a way that is honest and says what you really think, even if it is not nice.
รูปแบบการใช้:
frankly [verb/statement]
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners sometimes confuse 'frankly' with 'frank', using it incorrectly as an adjective. 'Frankly' is an adverb and modifies verbs or whole statements.
คำพ้องความหมาย
honestly (Similar meaning but slightly softer and more general; less emphasis on bluntness.)
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bluntly (Stronger connotation of rudeness or lack of tact compared to 'frankly'.)
คำตรงข้าม
evasively (Opposite in that it avoids giving a clear or direct answer.)
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dishonestly (Opposite in that it hides the truth or gives false information.)
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
frankly speaking
|frankly admit
|frankly acknowledge
|frankly discuss
หัวข้อ
communication
|emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
ตัวอย่าง
- Frankly, I don't think this plan will work.
- She told him frankly that she was not interested.
- Frankly speaking, the service was terrible.
- He frankly admitted that he had made a mistake.
- Frankly, I was surprised by your decision.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
- Frankly, I am tired.
- Frankly, this food is not good.
- She spoke frankly about her problems.
- Frankly, I don’t like the movie.
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วลีและสำนวน
frankly speaking
1/fɹˈæŋkli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase
'honestly saying' phrase intro
Used before saying something in an honest and direct way.
ตัวอย่าง
- Frankly speaking, I don't think this will work.
- Frankly speaking, you should have been more careful.
frankly speaking
2/fɹˈæŋkli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase
honestly speaking
Used before saying something in a very honest and direct way.
ตัวอย่าง
- Frankly speaking, I don’t trust him.
- Frankly speaking, the project has many problems.