B2adverb 2K

Reasonably

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈriːznəbli/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈriːznəbli/"]/

Meaning of Reasonably

to a degree that is fairly good but not very good

In simple words: In a fair or sensible way.

Reasonably in a sentence

• The instructions are reasonably straightforward.
• She seems reasonably happy in her new job.
• I was reasonably happy with the situation.
• It is reasonably safe to assume that they will win the election.
• 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.
• We tried to discuss the matter calmly and reasonably.
• He couldn't reasonably be expected to pay back the loan all at once.
• The apartments are **reasonably priced** *(= not too expensive)*.

How to use Reasonably

Use 'reasonably' to indicate that something is acceptable or moderate. It’s appropriate in both spoken and written contexts but might sound overly formal in very casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

reasonably + adjective/adverb

Memory hint

Think of 'reasonably' as being able to reason well—if it makes sense, it's 'reasonable'.

Related words

Collocations with Reasonably

• reasonably priced
• reasonably good
• reasonably sure

Synonyms for Reasonably

• fairly
• moderately
• somewhat
• relatively

Opposites of Reasonably

• unreasonably
• irrationally

Common mistakes with Reasonably

• Using 'reasonably' instead of 'reason' as a noun.
• Confusing 'reasonably' with 'reasonable' which is an adjective.
• Placing 'reasonably' incorrectly in a sentence, leading to awkward phrasing.

Frequently asked questions about Reasonably

What does Reasonably mean?

In a fair or sensible way.

What is the definition of Reasonably?

to a degree that is fairly good but not very good

How do you use Reasonably in a sentence?

The instructions are reasonably straightforward.

Can you give another example of Reasonably?

She seems reasonably happy in her new job.

What are synonyms for Reasonably?

Common alternatives include fairly, moderately, somewhat, relatively.

What is the opposite of Reasonably?

Opposite meanings include unreasonably, irrationally.

What words go with Reasonably?

It commonly pairs with reasonably priced, reasonably good, reasonably sure.

What are common mistakes when using Reasonably?

Using 'reasonably' instead of 'reason' as a noun. Confusing 'reasonably' with 'reasonable' which is an adjective. Placing 'reasonably' incorrectly in a sentence, leading to awkward phrasing.

How do you pronounce Reasonably?

US: /["/ˈriːznəbli/"]/, UK: /["/ˈriːznəbli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Reasonably?

Use 'reasonably' to indicate that something is acceptable or moderate. It’s appropriate in both spoken and written contexts but might sound overly formal in very casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Reasonably?

"Reasonably" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.