Ingles

deliberately

gb/dɪlˈɪbɹɪtli/ us/dɪlˈɪbɹɪtli/
B1 Ingles
~ 2900
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
adverb B1 property
1

On purpose; intentionally

When you do something because you want to, not by mistake.

Padron ng paggamit: to do [something] deliberately
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'deliberately' with 'carefully'. 'Carefully' means with attention to detail, not necessarily with intention to cause or avoid something.
Mga kasingkahulugan
intentionally (Very close in meaning; slightly more formal.) | purposely (Similar meaning but often used for emphasis.)
Mga kasalungat
accidentally (Indicates something happened without planning or intention.)
Mga kolokasyon
act deliberately |speak deliberately |deliberately ignore |deliberately avoid |do deliberately
Mga tema
communication |daily life |behavior |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • She deliberately ignored his phone calls.
  • The company deliberately delayed the release of the report.
  • He spoke slowly and deliberately to make sure everyone understood.
  • They deliberately chose a smaller venue to create a more intimate atmosphere.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • I deliberately left my phone at home.
  • He deliberately broke the glass.
  • She deliberately walked away from the group.
  • We deliberately chose the cheaper hotel.
adverb B2 property
2

Slowly and carefully

In a slow and careful way, often so people can understand or notice.

Padron ng paggamit: to move/speak [deliberately]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse this sense with 'intentionally'. Here it means 'in a slow and careful way', not 'on purpose'. Context shows which is meant.
Mga kasingkahulugan
slowly (Focuses only on speed, without implying careful thought.) | measuredly (Emphasizes controlled and considered pace, often formal.)
Mga kasalungat
hastily (Implies doing something too quickly and without enough thought.)
Mga kolokasyon
move deliberately |speak deliberately |walk deliberately |act deliberately
Mga tema
communication |behavior |core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
  • He spoke deliberately so that everyone could follow his argument.
  • The actor moved deliberately across the stage to build suspense.
  • She placed each card deliberately on the table.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
  • He walked deliberately to the door.
  • She spoke deliberately so I could understand.
  • The teacher moved deliberately around the room.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
deliberately
IPA
GB/dɪlˈɪbɹɪtli/
US/dɪlˈɪbɹɪtli/
Mga pantig at diin
de - lib - er - ately (4 pantig)
Stress on 2nd syllable (lib)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
  • Base: deliberately
  • Plural: deliberatelies
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
deliberatelies noun
Core family
deliberate adjective B2 deliberation noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
accidental adjective B2 accidentally adverb B1 unintentional adjective unintentionally adverb
Advanced or less common
deliberative adjective
Mga ekspresyon

deliberately avoid

1
/dɪlˈɪbɹɪtli əvˈɔɪd/
fixed phrase

Avoid on purpose

To stay away from someone or something because you want to.

Mga Halimbawa
  • He deliberately avoided eye contact with her.
  • They deliberately avoided talking about politics.

deliberately ignore

1
/dɪlˈɪbɹɪtli ɪɡnˈɔɹ/
fixed phrase

Ignore on purpose

To not listen to or look at someone or something because you want to.

Mga Halimbawa
  • She deliberately ignored his questions.
  • He felt she was deliberately ignoring him all evening.

do something deliberately

1
/dˈu sˈʌmθɪŋ dɪlˈɪbɹɪtli/
fixed phrase

Act on purpose

To do something because you want to, not by accident.

Mga Halimbawa
  • I didn’t hurt him by mistake – I did it deliberately.
  • She spilled the drink deliberately to get attention.

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