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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.

understandably upset understandably nervous understandably cautious

Etymology

From understandable plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.

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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.

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