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ˈriːznəbli Happy Expected Pay Back Loan Adverb Bre
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BrE / ˈriːznəbli / NAmE / ˈriːznəbli / |
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- the instructions are reasonably straightforward.
- she seems reasonably happy in her new job.
- we tried to discuss the matter calmly and reasonably.
- he couldn't reasonably be expected to pay back the loan all at once.
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reasonably(adverb)BrE / ˈriːznəbli / NAmE / ˈriːznəbli / - to a degree that is fairly good but not very good
- The instructions are reasonably straightforward.
- She seems reasonably happy in her new job.
- in a logical and sensible way
- We tried to discuss the matter calmly and reasonably.
- in a fair way
- He couldn't reasonably be expected to pay back the loan all at once.
- The apartments are reasonably priced (= not too expensive).
Extra Examples- He couldn’t reasonably be expected to pay back the loan all at once.
- I was reasonably happy with the situation.
- It is reasonably safe to assume that they will win the election.
- The apartments are reasonably priced.
- The girl was reasonably attractive.
- The hostages had been reasonably well cared for.
- They have a reasonably clear idea of the sort of person they need.
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