casually
gb/kˈæʒuəli/ us/kˈæʒuəli/
B1
انگریزی
~ 1700
معانی
0 معانی
adverb
B1
property
1
In a relaxed or informal way
In a way that is relaxed and not too serious.
استعمال کا انداز:
to do [something] casually
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse 'casually' with 'carelessly'. 'Casually' means without formality, not necessarily without care.
ہم معنی الفاظ
informally (Slightly more formal and less about attitude; focuses on being not formal in style.)
متضاد الفاظ
formally (Opposite in terms of style and manner — with seriousness and formality.)
لفظی تراکیب
dress casually
|speak casually
|act casually
|casually mention
|walk casually
موضوعات
daily life
|communication
|behavior
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- He strolled casually down the street, enjoying the sunshine.
- She casually mentioned that she had met the mayor.
- They chatted casually over coffee.
- I dressed casually for the picnic.
- He glanced casually at the clock before leaving.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- He walked casually into the room.
- She spoke casually to her friend.
- We dressed casually for the party.
- He looked casually at the picture.
- They talked casually after lunch.
adverb
B2
property
2
Without serious intent or commitment
Without making a serious plan or promise.
استعمال کا انداز:
to do [something] casually
عام غلطی:
Learners may confuse this with being 'relaxed'. Here it means not taking something seriously, not just being calm.
ہم معنی الفاظ
lightly (Suggests doing something without much weight or importance given to it.)
متضاد الفاظ
seriously (With strong intent, focus, or commitment.)
لفظی تراکیب
casually date
|casually agree
|casually accept
|casually promise
موضوعات
relationships
|work
|behavior
|core_vocabulary
مثالیں
- They were casually dating for a few months.
- He casually agreed to help but never followed through.
- She was only casually interested in the project.
- He casually accepted the invitation without checking his schedule.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- They are casually dating.
- He casually said yes to the job.
- She is casually looking for work.
- I am only casually interested in sports.
adverb
B2
property
3
By chance or without planning
Happening without planning it first.
عام غلطی:
Learners sometimes confuse this with 'accidentally', which can imply an error or mistake. 'Casually' here just means unplanned.
ہم معنی الفاظ
coincidentally (Focuses more on coincidence rather than lack of planning.)
متضاد الفاظ
deliberately (Done with intention or planning.)
لفظی تراکیب
meet casually
|casually encounter
موضوعات
events
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
مثالیں
- We met casually at the supermarket.
- She casually ran into an old friend downtown.
- I casually discovered a new café while walking home.
سیکھنے والوں کے لیے مثالیں
- I met him casually in the park.
- She casually saw her teacher in the shop.
- We casually met on the bus.
گرامر
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casually
IPA
GB/kˈæʒuəli/
US/kˈæʒuəli/
ہجا بندی اور زور
cas - u - ally (3 ہجے)
Stress on 1st syllable (cas)
لفظ کی شکلیں
Noun
- Base: casually
- Plural: casuallies
متعلقہ الفاظ
عبارات
casually date
1/kˈæʒuəli dˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
Have romantic meetings without commitment
To go out with someone romantically but not in a serious relationship.
مثالیں
- They have been casually dating for two months.
- I am just casually dating right now.
casually mention
1/kˈæʒuəli mˈɛnʃən/
fixed phrase
Say something in passing without emphasis
To say something as if it is not important.
مثالیں
- She casually mentioned she had won an award.
- He casually mentioned he was moving abroad.
dress casually
1/dɹˈɛs kˈæʒuəli/
fixed phrase
Wear informal clothing
To wear clothes that are not formal.
مثالیں
- You can dress casually for the barbecue.
- He always dresses casually on Fridays at work.