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ˈrelətɪvli Adverb Bre I Found Test Easy Applications

Word relatively
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic 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 /
  1. 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.
  2. 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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