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ˈrelətɪvli Adverb Bre I Found Test Easy Applications
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relatively |
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BrE / ˈrelətɪvli / NAmE / ˈrelətɪvli / |
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- i found the test relatively easy.
- we had relatively few applications for the job.
- lack of exercise is also a risk factor for heart disease but it's relatively small when compared with the others.
- relatively few were smokers.
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relatively(adverb)BrE / ˈrelətɪvli / NAmE / ˈrelətɪvli / - to a fairly large degree, especially in comparison to something else
- I found the test relatively easy.
- We had relatively few applications for the job.
- Lack of exercise is also a risk factor for heart disease but it's relatively small when compared with the others.
- used when you are comparing something with all similar things
- Relatively speaking, these jobs provide good salaries.
Extra Examples- Relatively few were smokers.
- The area used to be fairly safe. It still is, relatively.
- The colleges had become, relatively speaking, short of funds.
- The data can be gathered relatively easily.
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