comfortably
gb/kˈʌmfɚtəbli/ us/kˈʌmfɚtəbli/
B1
Anh
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
adverb
B1
property
1
in a physically comfortable way
in a way that feels good and relaxed
Mẫu sử dụng:
[someone] sits/sleeps/lies [comfortably]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Don’t confuse the adverb comfortably with the adjective comfortable (e.g., “I feel comfortable,” not “I feel comfortably”).
Từ đồng nghĩa
in comfort (More of a phrase than a single adverb.)
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snugly (Suggests warmth and closeness, sometimes a tight fit.)
Từ trái nghĩa
uncomfortably (With physical discomfort or strain.)
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awkwardly (In an uncomfortable or ungainly way.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
sit comfortably
|sleep comfortably
|lie comfortably
|rest comfortably
|be comfortably seated
|feel comfortably warm
|settle in comfortably
|make yourself comfortable and sit comfortably
|fit comfortably
|breathe comfortably
Chủ đề
daily_life
|health
|home
Ví dụ
- She sat comfortably in the armchair with a book.
- These shoes fit comfortably after I broke them in.
- He slept comfortably despite the noise outside.
Ví dụ cho người học
- I can sit comfortably here.
- The bed is comfortable, so I slept comfortably.
adverb
B2
state
2
with enough money to live well
with enough money, without money stress
Mẫu sử dụng:
live [comfortably]
Lỗi thường gặp:
For the adjective phrase, say “comfortably off” or “well-off,” not *“comfortably rich.”
Từ đồng nghĩa
securely (Emphasizes stability and safety, especially financial.)
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well (More general and slightly informal (e.g., “doing well”).)
Từ trái nghĩa
poorly (Without enough money; in financial difficulty.)
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hand-to-mouth (Living with almost no money left over.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
live comfortably
|retire comfortably
|earn comfortably
|be able to live comfortably
|support a family comfortably
|afford something comfortably
|comfortably off
|comfortably well-off
|financially comfortable and live comfortably
|comfortably within budget
Chủ đề
money
|daily_life
Ví dụ
- They don’t have luxury, but they live comfortably.
- With her new job, she can comfortably afford the rent.
- He saved enough to retire comfortably at sixty.
Ví dụ cho người học
- I want to live comfortably.
- She earns enough to live comfortably.
adverb
B2
property
3
easily, by a clear margin
easily; not close
Mẫu sử dụng:
[someone] wins/beats [someone] [comfortably]
Lỗi thường gặp:
In this sense, comfortably means “easily,” not “physically comfortable.”
Từ đồng nghĩa
easily (Direct and very common; less emphatic about the margin.)
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handily (Common in sports; suggests winning without trouble.)
Từ trái nghĩa
narrowly (By a small margin; close.)
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barely (Only just; almost not.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
win comfortably
|beat someone comfortably
|comfortably ahead
|comfortably in front
|comfortably outscore
|comfortably surpass
|comfortably exceed
|comfortably handle
|comfortably manage
|comfortably the best
Chủ đề
sports
|numbers
|performance
Ví dụ
- The team won comfortably, 3–0.
- Her experience meant she could comfortably handle the workload.
- The new laptop comfortably outperforms the older model.
Ví dụ cho người học
- Our team won comfortably.
- I can comfortably finish this task today.
adverb
B2
state
4
in a relaxed, confident way
in a calm and confident way
Mẫu sử dụng:
[someone] speaks/chats/moves [comfortably] (with [someone])
Lỗi thường gặp:
You can say “talk comfortably with someone,” but for feelings use the adjective: “I feel comfortable with him,” not *“I feel comfortably with him.”
Từ đồng nghĩa
naturally (Suggests ease and lack of effort.)
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confidently (Focuses more on confidence than comfort.)
Từ trái nghĩa
nervously (With anxiety or lack of confidence.)
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self-consciously (Feeling awkward or overly aware of yourself.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
talk comfortably
|speak comfortably
|chat comfortably
|move comfortably
|interact comfortably
|feel comfortably confident
|sit comfortably with someone
|be comfortably self-assured
|comfortably introduce yourself
|comfortably answer questions
Chủ đề
emotions
|social
Ví dụ
- She chatted comfortably with people she’d just met.
- He spoke comfortably in front of a large audience.
- After a few minutes, they were laughing and talking comfortably.
Ví dụ cho người học
- I can speak comfortably in English now.
adverb
B2
quantity
5
by a safe, generous amount
by enough; not near the limit
Mẫu sử dụng:
[something] is [comfortably] within/under/over [a limit]
Lỗi thường gặp:
This use often goes with within/under/over (e.g., “comfortably within budget”).
Từ đồng nghĩa
well (Often used similarly: “well within the limit.”)
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safely (Emphasizes lack of risk more than ease.)
Từ trái nghĩa
just (By the smallest amount; almost not.)
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precariously (In a risky way, close to a limit.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
comfortably within budget
|comfortably within the limit
|comfortably under the limit
|comfortably over the target
|arrive comfortably before
|finish comfortably ahead of schedule
|keep comfortably above zero
|stay comfortably below
|comfortably within walking distance
|comfortably within reach
Chủ đề
time
|numbers
|travel
Ví dụ
- We arrived comfortably before the deadline.
- The final cost came in comfortably under budget.
- Their score was comfortably above the pass mark.
Ví dụ cho người học
- We finished comfortably before 6 p.m.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
comfortably
IPA
GB/kˈʌmfɚtəbli/
US/kˈʌmfɚtəbli/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
com - fort - ably (3 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (com)
Các dạng từ
Noun
- Base: comfortably
- Plural: comfortablies
Họ từ
Forms
comfortablies
noun
Core family
comfort
noun A2
comfortable
adjective A2
Related words
comforting
adjective
comfy
adjective
comforter
noun
Negative and opposite forms
Cách diễn đạt
comfortably ahead
1/kˈʌmfɚtəbli əhˈɛd/
fixed phrase
leading by a clear margin
be in front by a lot
Ví dụ
- By halftime, they were comfortably ahead.
- She’s comfortably ahead of the rest of the class in math.
- The company is comfortably ahead of its rivals in market share.
comfortably numb
1/kˈʌmfɚtəbli nˈʌm/
fixed phrase
informal
emotionally numb, detached
feel no strong emotions, in a calm way
Ví dụ
- After the shock wore off, she felt strangely comfortably numb.
- He kept working to stay comfortably numb and avoid thinking about it.
- The medication left him comfortably numb for a few hours.
comfortably off
1/kˈʌmfɚtəbli ˈɔf/
fixed phrase
financially well-off
have enough money to live well
Ví dụ
- Her parents are comfortably off, but they’re not extravagant.
- They became comfortably off after selling the business.
- He grew up comfortably off in the suburbs.
comfortably placed
1/kˈʌmfɚtəbli plˈeɪst/
fixed phrase
in a good position
be in a good situation to succeed
Ví dụ
- With two games left, the team is comfortably placed to qualify.
- The firm is comfortably placed to expand into Asia.
- After the early lead, she was comfortably placed for the final lap.
comfortably within
1/kˈʌmfɚtəbli wɪðˈɪn/
fixed phrase
well inside a limit
inside a limit by a lot
Ví dụ
- The project is comfortably within budget.
- We’re comfortably within the speed limit.
- The final design stays comfortably within the safety standards.
fit comfortably
1/fˈɪt kˈʌmfɚtəbli/
fixed phrase
be the right size or space
have enough space; not too tight
Ví dụ
- The child seat should fit comfortably in the back.
- This jacket fits comfortably over a sweater.
- Three adults can fit comfortably at the table.
live comfortably
1/lˈɪv kˈʌmfɚtəbli/
fixed phrase
have a comfortable standard of living
live well, with enough money and comfort
Ví dụ
- They can live comfortably on one salary.
- You don’t need to be rich to live comfortably here.
- After moving closer to work, she lived more comfortably.