understandably
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for understandably, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adverb — For reasons that make sense or are easy to sympathize with.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use understandably
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From understandable plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.
Full origin of understandably →Frequently asked questions
What does “understandably” mean?
The word “understandably” means for reasons that make sense or are easy to sympathize with. In plain terms, used to show that a reaction makes sense given what happened.
How do you use “understandably” in a sentence?
Here is “understandably” used in a sentence: “Understandably, she was furious after waiting three hours.”
What part of speech is “understandably”?
“Understandably” is an adverb.
Is “understandably” a common word?
“Understandably” is an uncommon word in modern English.