Cool MateAcceptable vs Adequate vs Decent vs Reasonable
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| Acceptable | Adequate | Decent | Reasonable | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aussprache | 🇬🇧 /["/əkˈseptəbl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/əkˈseptəbl/"]/ | 🇬🇧 //ˈædɪkwət//🇺🇸 //ˈædɪkwɪt// | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈdiːsnt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈdiːsnt/"]/ | 🇬🇧 /["/ˈriːznəbl/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈriːznəbl/"]/ |
| Bedeutung | Okay or good enough to be used. | Good enough for what is needed. | Good enough; acceptable. | Fair and sensible; not extreme. |
| Beispiel | The noise level in the library is not acceptable for studying. | The food was adequate, but I expected something better. | She has a decent understanding of the topic. | It is reasonable to assume that the meeting will start on time. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral |
| Wie häufig | Top 2.000 (häufig) | Top 2.000 (häufig) | Top 2.000 (häufig) | Top 2.000 (häufig) |
| CEFR-Niveau | B2 | B2 | B2 | B2 |
| Wortart | adjective | adjective | adjective | adjective |
| Kollokationen | be, prove, seem, highly, very, completely, to, the boundaries of acceptable…, the bounds of acceptable…, the limits of acceptable…, be, prove, seem, highly, very, completely, to, the boundaries of acceptable…, the bounds of acceptable…, the limits of acceptable… | adequate resources, adequate solution, adequate response | be, look, really, very, perfectly, to, be, very, really, perfectly, do the decent thing, be, look, really, very, perfectly, to | appear, be, look, extremely, fairly, very, appear, be, look, extremely, fairly, very, appear, be, look, extremely, fairly, very |
| Antonyme | unacceptable, unsatisfactory, poor | inadequate, insufficient | poor, subpar, inferior | unreasonable, irrational, excessive |
| Häufige Fehler | Confused with 'acceptable' vs 'accepted'., Using 'acceptable' as a noun incorrectly., Overusing 'acceptable' in contexts that require stronger words like 'excellent' or 'outstanding'. | Confused with 'sufficient' - 'adequate' implies minimum quality, while 'sufficient' means enough in quantity., Using 'adequate' too casually, as it is more formal., Mispronouncing it, especially in unstressed syllables. | Using 'decent' to mean 'excellent' instead of 'acceptable'., Confusing it with 'descent' or 'recent'. | Confused with 'rational' which is more about logic than fairness., Using 'reasonable' to describe an extreme opinion or action., Incorrectly spelling it as 'resonable'. |
| Hinweise zur Verwendung | Used in both spoken and written contexts to indicate something that meets necessary standards. It can be formal in academic contexts and more casual in everyday conversations. Avoid in circumstances that require high standards or exceptional quality. | Use 'adequate' when something meets the necessary requirements, but is not exceptional. It's often used in formal contexts, like reports or evaluations. | Use 'decent' when describing something that meets basic standards but isn't exceptional. It's suitable for most contexts but may sound too casual in very formal situations. | Typically used to describe actions, opinions, or decisions that are logical. Avoid in overly emotional contexts or when discussing extreme views. |
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Häufige Fragen: Acceptable vs Adequate vs Decent vs Reasonable
Was ist der Unterschied zwischen Acceptable, Adequate, Decent und Reasonable?
Acceptable: Okay or good enough to be used. Adequate: Good enough for what is needed. Decent: Good enough; acceptable. Reasonable: Fair and sensible; not extreme.
Sind Acceptable, Adequate, Decent und Reasonable auf demselben CEFR-Niveau?
Acceptable: B2, Adequate: B2, Decent: B2, Reasonable: B2 auf der CEFR-Skala.
Welche Wortart sind Acceptable, Adequate, Decent und Reasonable?
Acceptable: adjective, Adequate: adjective, Decent: adjective, Reasonable: adjective.
Kannst du zu jedem ein Beispiel zeigen?
Acceptable: The noise level in the library is not acceptable for studying. Adequate: The food was adequate, but I expected something better. Decent: She has a decent understanding of the topic. Reasonable: It is reasonable to assume that the meeting will start on time.
Kann ich Acceptable, Adequate, Decent und Reasonable austauschbar verwenden?
Nicht immer. Acceptable, Adequate, Decent und Reasonable sind verwandt und überschneiden sich teils, unterscheiden sich aber in Register, Häufigkeit und Verwendung, sodass ein Austausch die Bedeutung oder den Ton ändern kann. Sieh dir die Unterschiede oben an, bevor du eines ersetzt.