Cool MateMeaning of Seriously
in a serious way
In simple words: used to show that something is true or important
Seriously in a sentence
- I seriously need to improve my math skills before the exam.
- She was seriously considering a career change after many years in the same job.
- Are you seriously going to wear that outfit to the party?
- He can't be serious about quitting his job without a backup plan, can he?
- I seriously doubt that we'll finish the project on time.
- She was not joking, she was seriously angry about the situation.
- When I say I need a break, I seriously mean it!
- Have you ever seen him seriously engaged in a conversation?
How to use Seriously
Usually used to emphasize seriousness in conversations. It can sound casual in informal settings but is appropriate in serious discussions.
Grammar pattern
standalone adverb
Memory hint
Think of 'serious' with a 'ly' twist – it’s how you say something is serious.
Related words
Collocations with Seriously
- seriously consider
- seriously doubt
- seriously think
- seriously injure
Opposites of Seriously
- playfully
- jokingly
Common mistakes with Seriously
- Using 'serious' instead of 'seriously' in adverbial contexts.
- Confusing with 'sincerely' when trying to express genuine feelings.
Seriously appears in
Seriously in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
بجدية، حقاً
تُستخدم للتأكيد على أن شيئًا ما حقيقي أو مهم
- Bengaliবাংলা
Seriously
Seriously
- GermanDeutsch
Ernsthaft
um zu zeigen, dass etwas wahr oder wichtig ist
- SpanishEspañol
En serio
se usa para mostrar que algo es verdadero o importante
- Persianفارسی
جدی
برای نشان دادن اینکه چیزی درست یا مهم است
- FrenchFrançais
Sérieusement, Vraiment
utilisé pour montrer que quelque chose est vrai ou important
- Hindiहिन्दी
सचमुच
यह दिखाने के लिए इस्तेमाल किया जाता है कि कुछ सच है या महत्वपूर्ण है
- ItalianItaliano
Seriamente, Davvero, Sul serio
usato per dire che qualcosa è vero o importante, o per chiedere se qualcuno sta dicendo la verità
- PortuguesePortuguês
Sério, De verdade
usado para mostrar que algo é verdade ou importante
- RussianРусский
Серьезно, Правда
используется, чтобы показать, что что-то правда или важно
- Urduاردو
سنجیدگی سے، واقعی
used to show that something is true or important
- Chinese中文
认真地
用来表示某事是真实或重要的
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Frequently asked questions about Seriously
What does Seriously mean?
used to show that something is true or important
What is the definition of Seriously?
in a serious way
How do you use Seriously in a sentence?
I seriously need to improve my math skills before the exam.
Can you give another example of Seriously?
She was seriously considering a career change after many years in the same job.
What are synonyms for Seriously?
Common alternatives include truly, actually, genuinely, really, sincerely.
What is the opposite of Seriously?
Opposite meanings include playfully, jokingly.
What words go with Seriously?
It commonly pairs with seriously consider, seriously doubt, seriously think, seriously injure.
What are common mistakes when using Seriously?
Using 'serious' instead of 'seriously' in adverbial contexts. Confusing with 'sincerely' when trying to express genuine feelings.
How do you pronounce Seriously?
US: /["/ˈsɪriəsli/"]/, UK: /["/ˈsɪəriəsli/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Seriously?
Usually used to emphasize seriousness in conversations. It can sound casual in informal settings but is appropriate in serious discussions.
What CEFR level is Seriously?
"Seriously" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.