Nearby Words
adequately
| Main Entry: |
adequately
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| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | sufficiently |
| Synonyms: | abundantly, acceptably, appropriately, capably, competently, copiously, decently, fairly well, fittingly, modestly, pleasantly enough, presentably, satisfactorily, sufficiently, suitably, to an acceptable degree, tolerably, well enough |
| Antonyms: | inadequately, insufficiently, unequally, unsatisfactorily, unsuitably |
| Main Entry: | amply |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | fully, sufficiently |
| Synonyms: | abundantly, acceptably, adequately, appropriately, bountifully, capaciously, completely, copiously, enough, extensively, fittingly, generously, greatly, lavishly, liberally, plenteously, plentifully, profusely, properly, richly, rightly, satisfactorily, substantially, suitably, thoroughly, well |
| Antonyms: | illiberal, inadequately, insufficiently |
| Main Entry: | fairly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | somewhat |
| Synonyms: | adequately, averagely, enough, kind of, moderately, more or less, passably, pretty well, quite, rather, ratherish, reasonably, so-so, some, something, sort of, tolerably |
| Main Entry: | right |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | appropriately, suitably |
| Synonyms: | acceptably, adequately, amply, aptly, becomingly, befittingly, fittingly, properly, satisfactorily, well |
| Notes: | right means free from error or correct in opinion or judgment; a wright is someone who makes, builds, or repairs something |
| Antonyms: | inappropriately, unsuitably, wrongly |
| Main Entry: | somewhat |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | to some extent |
| Synonyms: | a little, adequately, bearably, considerably, fairly, far, in part, incompletely, insignificantly, kind of, moderately, more or less, not much, partially, pretty, quite, rather, ratherish, significantly, slightly, some, something, sort of, to a degree, tolerably, well |
| Antonyms: | not at all |
| Main Entry: | well |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | happily, pleasantly; capably |
| Synonyms: | ably, accurately, adeptly, adequately, admirably, agreeably, attentively, capitally, carefully, closely, commendably, competently, completely, conscientiously, correctly, effectively, efficiently, excellently, expertly, famously, favorably, fully, in a satisfactory manner, irreproachably, nicely, proficiently, profoundly, properly, rightly, satisfactorily, skillfully, smoothly, soundly, splendidly, strongly, successfully, suitably, thoroughly, with skill |
| Notes: | using good as an adverb in place of well ("she dances real good," "he did good") is nonstandard usage - so, it would be best to say "she dances very well," "he did well" well is an adverb to describe an activity; good is an adjective to describe a condition or state |
| Antonyms: | badly, incapably, unpleasantly |
| Main Entry: | well |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | sufficiently |
| Synonyms: | abundantly, adequately, amply, appropriately, becomingly, by a wide margin, completely, considerably, easily, effortlessly, entirely, extremely, far, fittingly, freely, fully, greatly, heartily, highly, luxuriantly, plentifully, properly, quite, rather, readily, right, satisfactorily, smoothly, somewhat, substantially, suitably, thoroughly, very much, wholly |
| Notes: | using good as an adverb in place of well ("she dances real good," "he did good") is nonstandard usage - so, it would be best to say "she dances very well," "he did well" well is an adverb to describe an activity; good is an adjective to describe a condition or state |
| Antonyms: | badly, insufficiently |
| Main Entry: | comfortably |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | luxuriously |
| Synonyms: | adequately, agreeably, amply, cozily, easily, in comfort, pleasantly, restfully, snugly, warmly, well |
| Antonyms: | inadequately, insufficiently, poorly, uncomfortably |
| Main Entry: | effectively |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | efficiently |
| Synonyms: | adequately, capably, cogently, completely, conclusively, definitely, dramatically, effectually, efficaciously, energetically, excellently, expertly, finally, forcefully, persuasively, productively, tellingly |
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