Anh - Hungary

frantically

gb/fɹˈæntɪkli/ us/fɹˈæntɪkli/
B2 Anh
kétségbeesetten, őrülten
B2
1
Mẫu sử dụng:
[someone] [does something] frantically; frantically [verb]
She frantically searched her bag for her passport at the gate.
A kapunál kétségbeesetten kereste az útlevelét a táskájában.
He was frantically calling his sister when the storm knocked out the power.
Kétségbeesetten próbálta telefonon elérni a testvérét, amikor a vihar miatt elment az áram.
The children ran frantically toward the door when the alarm went off.
Ví dụ cho người học
I looked frantically for my keys.
Kétségbeesetten kerestem a kulcsaimat.
She was frantically trying to catch the bus.
Kétségbeesetten próbálta elérni a buszt.
Lỗi thường gặp:
Do not confuse with “frankly” (meaning ‘honestly’). Also note the spelling: fran-ti-cal-ly.
Nghĩa
in a panicked, urgent way
Cụm từ đi kèm
frantically search |frantically look (for) |frantically try |frantically call |frantically dial |frantically wave |frantically run |frantically grab |frantically pack |frantically type
Từ đồng nghĩa
desperately (emphasizes lack of hope or strong need as well as urgency) | feverishly (suggests intense, nonstop effort, often at work) | wildly (can suggest uncontrolled movement, not always urgency)
Từ trái nghĩa
calmly (without panic or strong anxiety) | methodically (in an organized, step-by-step way)
Chủ đề
emotions |urgency |daily_life
Định nghĩa

in a very worried, rushed way

In a very hurried way that shows panic, fear, or strong anxiety, especially because time is short or a situation feels out of control.

C1
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Mẫu sử dụng:
frantically + [adjective/participle]
I’ve been frantically busy all week and haven’t had time to call.
Egész héten őrülten elfoglalt voltam, és nem volt időm telefonálni.
They were frantically eager to finish before the deadline.
Eszeveszetten igyekeztek befejezni a munkát a határidő előtt.
He seemed frantically in love, texting her every few minutes.
Ví dụ cho người học
We are frantically busy today.
Ma őrülten elfoglaltak vagyunk.
Lỗi thường gặp:
This use is most natural with adjectives describing activity or emotion (e.g., busy, in love); it can sound odd with neutral adjectives (e.g., *frantically tall).
Nghĩa
extremely, with intense energy
Cụm từ đi kèm
frantically busy |frantically in love |frantically excited |frantically eager |frantically optimistic |frantically jealous |frantically hoping |frantically trying |frantically working |frantically waiting
Từ đồng nghĩa
extremely (neutral and common, without the sense of pressure) | intensely (emphasizes strength of feeling or focus) | madly (more informal; often about love or enthusiasm)
Từ trái nghĩa
slightly (to a small degree) | mildly (not strongly or intensely)
Chủ đề
intensifiers |emotions |work
Định nghĩa

extremely; very much

To an extreme degree, often suggesting restless energy or pressure rather than literal panic.

Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
frantically
IPA
GB/fɹˈæntɪkli/
US/fɹˈæntɪkli/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
frantic - ally (2 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (frantic)
Các dạng từ
Noun
  • Base: frantically
  • Plural: franticallies
Họ từ
Forms
franticallies noun
Core family
frantic adjective B2
Related words
frenzy noun B2 frenzied adjective
Negative and opposite forms
calm adjective A2 calmly adverb A2
Advanced or less common
frenetic adjective frenetically adverb
Cách diễn đạt

call frantically

1
/kˈɔl fɹˈæntɪkli/
fixed phrase

call repeatedly in panic

call someone again and again because you are worried

Ví dụ
  • He called frantically when he couldn’t reach her all afternoon.
  • My mom was calling frantically after she heard about the accident.
  • The manager called frantically for tech support during the outage.
Ví dụ cho người học
  • I called frantically when I lost my child in the store.

frantically busy

1
/fɹˈæntɪkli bˈɪzi/
fixed phrase

extremely busy and stressed

very busy and rushed

Ví dụ
  • Sorry I didn’t reply—I’ve been frantically busy at work.
  • The team is frantically busy preparing for the product launch.
  • She was frantically busy all morning and skipped lunch.
Ví dụ cho người học
  • I’m frantically busy this week.

search frantically (for [something/someone])

1
/sˈɚt͡ʃ fɹˈæntɪkli fɚ səmˈɛθɪŋsˈoʊmˈoʊn/
fixed phrase

search in panic and hurry

look for something very quickly and worriedly

Ví dụ
  • He searched frantically for his wallet before the train arrived.
  • They searched frantically for the missing dog in the park.
  • I searched frantically through my emails for the address.
Ví dụ cho người học
  • She searched frantically for her phone.

try frantically to [do something]

1
/tɹˈaɪ fɹˈæntɪkli tə dˈu sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase

make urgent desperate attempts

try very hard and in a hurry

Ví dụ
  • She tried frantically to restart her laptop before the presentation.
  • I was trying frantically to remember the code for the door.
  • They tried frantically to stop the leak with towels.
Ví dụ cho người học
  • He tried frantically to find a taxi.

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