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competently
[kom-pi-tuhnt] 
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competently
[kom-pi-tuhnt]
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| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | capably |
| Synonyms: | ably, adeptly, dexterously, effectively, efficiently, expertly, proficiently, skillfully, well |
| Main Entry: | adequately |
| 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: | completely |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | entirely |
| Synonyms: | absolutely, all the way, altogether, competently, comprehensively, conclusively, effectively, en masse, exclusively, exhaustively, extensively, finally, from A to Z, from beginning to end, fully, heart and soul, hook line and sinker, in all, in entirety, in full, in toto, on all counts, painstakingly, perfectly, quite, solidly, thoroughly, to the end, to the limit, to the max, to the nth degree, totally, ultimately, unabridged, unanimously, unconditionally, undividedly, utterly, wholly, without omission |
| Main Entry: | easily |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | without difficulty |
| Synonyms: | calmly, comfortably, competently, conveniently, coolly, dexterously, efficiently, effortlessly, evenly, facilely, fluently, freely, hand over fist, handily, hands down, just like that, lightly, like nothing, no sweat, nothing to it, piece of cake, plainly, quickly, readily, regularly, simply, smoothly, steadily, surely, swimmingly, uncomplicatedly, well, with ease, with no effort, without a hitch, without trouble |
| Antonyms: | difficultly |
| 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: | satisfactorily |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | in a satisfactory manner |
| Synonyms: | adequately, competently, convincingly, sufficiently, suitably |
| Main Entry: | intensively |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | completely |
| Synonyms: | absolutely, all the way, altogether, competently, comprehensively, conclusively, effectively, en masse, exclusively, exhaustively, extensively, finally, from A to Z, from beginning to end, fully, heart and soul, hook line and sinker, in all, in and out, in entirety, in full, in toto, inside out, on all counts, painstakingly, perfectly, quite, solidly, thoroughly, to the end, to the limit, to the max, to the nth degree, totally, ultimately, unabridged, unanimously, unconditionally, undividedly, up and down, utterly, wholly, without omission |
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