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Reasonably Meaning, Examples & Usage Guide (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：moderately (reasonably)
reasonably
/ˈriːzənəbli/
adv.
To a degree that is acceptable or good enough, but not extremely good.
moderately
➕
/ˈmɒdərətli/
adv.
To a degree that is acceptable or good enough, but not extremely good. It indicates a satisfactory level without being outstanding.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From 'reason' (Latin ratio) + '-ably' (adverb suffix), meaning 'in a reasonable manner'.
💡 Mnemonic
Think: 'Reason' + 'ably' = acting with reason, so not extreme. Imagine a scale balancing fairly.
📖 Example
The hotel room was reasonably clean and comfortable for the price we paid.
The hotel room was moderately clean and comfortable for the price we paid.
🔗 Collocations
reasonably priced – having a price that is fair and not too high
reasonably good – fairly good, acceptable
reasonably well – in a satisfactory manner
🔄 Synonyms
fairly (adv.) – to a moderate extent; neither too much nor too little
moderately (adv.) – within reasonable limits; not extremely
adequately (adv.) – to a satisfactory or acceptable extent
🚫 Antonyms
extremely (adv.) – to a very great degree; far beyond normal
unacceptably (adv.) – in a way that is not satisfactory or allowable
🌱 Derivatives
reasonable (adj.) – fair, sensible, and moderate
reasonableness (n.) – the quality of being fair and sensible
unreasonable (adj.) – not based on good sense or fair treatment
📖 Cultural Story
Originates from Latin 'rationabilis' via Old French 'raisonnable'. In modern English, it's frequently used in legal and everyday contexts to describe actions or outcomes that are fair and not excessive.
Meaning 2：sensibly (reasonably)
reasonably
/ˈriːzənəbli/
adv.
In a way that is fair, sensible, and based on good judgment.
sensibly
➕
/ˈsensəbli/
adv.
In a way that is fair, sensible, and based on good judgment. It implies logical reasoning and absence of bias.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The manager reasonably explained the company's decision, and most employees understood and accepted it.
The manager sensibly explained the company's decision, and most employees understood and accepted it.
🔗 Collocations
reasonably argue – to present an argument in a logical and fair manner
reasonably assume – to suppose something based on sound reasoning
reasonably expect – to anticipate something that is fair and likely
🔄 Synonyms
justifiably (adv.) – in a manner that is morally or logically justifiable
logically (adv.) – in a way that follows the rules of logic or reason
fairly (adv.) – in a just and equitable manner
🚫 Antonyms
unreasonably (adv.) – in a way that is not fair or sensible
irrationally (adv.) – in a way that is not based on reason or logic
🌱 Derivatives
reasonable (adj.) – fair, sensible, and based on good judgment
reason (n.) – the power of the mind to think, understand, and form judgments
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