reasonably
REE-zuhn-uh-blee
Reasonably (adv) means In a sensible or fair way. Example: “He reasonably asked for a receipt before handing over the money.”
adv
1
In a sensible or fair way.
"He reasonably asked for a receipt before handing over the money."
"If you ask reasonably, the neighbours will probably turn the music down."
"She argued her case calmly and reasonably."
2
To a fair or moderate extent; fairly.
"The flat is reasonably priced and only a short walk from work."
"I slept reasonably well, though the street was noisy."
"The team performed reasonably well given the short notice."
How to use reasonably
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSensibly, or to a decent-but-not-extreme degree ("reasonably good," "reasonably sure").
Common pairings
reasonably priced
reasonably confident
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- Comparative
- more reasonably
- Superlative
- most reasonably
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Etymology
Comes from Middle English resonably, equivalent to reasonable plus -ly, and is a piecewise doublet of rationably.
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Rhymes for reasonably
notably
probably
arguably
amicably
suitably
reliably
admirably
favorably
miserably
inexorably
invariably
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Frequently asked questions
What does “reasonably” mean?
The word “reasonably” means in a sensible or fair way. In plain terms, sensibly, or to a decent-but-not-extreme degree ("reasonably good," "reasonably sure").
How do you pronounce “reasonably”?
“Reasonably” is pronounced REE-zuhn-uh-blee (/ˈɹiː.zən.ə.bli/ in IPA).
How do you use “reasonably” in a sentence?
Here is “reasonably” used in a sentence: “She argued her case calmly and reasonably.”
What part of speech is “reasonably”?
“Reasonably” is an adverb.
Is “reasonably” a common word?
“Reasonably” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “reasonably” have?
“Reasonably” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in a sensible or fair way.
What is the difference between reasonably and reasonable?
Reasonable is an adjective and describes a noun, as in "a reasonable price" or "a reasonable request." Reasonably is the adverb form and modifies a verb or another adjective, as in "she acted reasonably" or "reasonably priced." If the word is describing how something is done, or qualifying another adjective, reasonably is the correct choice.
What is the difference between reasonably and fairly?
When they mean "to a moderate extent," reasonably and fairly are largely interchangeable: "reasonably good" and "fairly good" both mean moderately good. Reasonably also keeps a second meaning — "in a sensible or fair way," as in "he responded reasonably" — where fairly would instead suggest justice or impartiality.
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