فهرست
Maybe
Title: Maybe
Pronunciation: /ˈmeɪbi/
Part of speech: Adverb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: “Maybe” does not have irregular spelling or forms.
Formal or informal: Both
Stress marks: ˈmeɪbi
Synonym: Perhaps, possibly
Opposite: Definitely, certainly
Used to express uncertainty or possibility
Maybe we’ll go to the beach if the weather improves
Probably
Title: Probably
Pronunciation: /ˈprɒbəbli/
Part of speech: Adverb
Formal or informal: Both
Stress marks: ˈprɒbəbli
Synonym: Likely, in all likelihood
Opposite: Improbably, unlikely
Used to indicate the likelihood of something happening or being true
It will probably rain later in the day
Actually
Title: Actually
Pronunciation: /ˈæktʃuəli/
Part of speech: Adverb
Formal or informal: Both
Stress marks: ˈæktʃuəli
Synonym: In reality, truly
Opposite: Falsely, not really
Used to emphasize the truth of something that contrasts with what was previously said
I thought she was joking, but she actually meant it
Exactly
Title: Exactly
Pronunciation: /ɪgˈzæktli/
Part of speech: Adverb
Formal or informal: Both
Stress marks: ɪgˈzæktli
Synonym: Precisely, accurately
Opposite: Approximately, roughly
Used to emphasize the precision or correctness of a statement or description
That’s exactly what I wanted to say
Almost
Title: Almost
Pronunciation: /ˈɔːlməʊst/
Part of speech: Adverb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: “Almost” does not have irregular spelling or forms.
Formal or informal: Both
Stress marks: ˈɔːlməʊst
Synonym: Nearly, practically
Opposite: Fully, completely
Nearly, not completely
I almost missed the bus this morning
Greatly
Title: Greatly
Pronunciation: /ˈɡreɪtli/
Part of speech: Adverb
Formal or informal: Both
Stress marks: ˈɡreɪtli
Synonym: Very much, significantly
Opposite: Slightly, insignificantly
To a great extent
Her efforts were greatly appreciated by everyone
Especially
Title: Especially
Pronunciation: /ɪˈspɛʃəli/
Part of speech: Adverb
Formal or informal: Both
Stress marks: ɪˈspɛʃəli
Synonym: Particularly, notably
Opposite: Generally, nonspecifically
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: “Especially” does not have irregular spelling or forms
Used to single out one person, thing, or situation over others
I love all desserts, especially chocolate cake
Generally
Title: Generally
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛnrəli/
Part of speech: Adverb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: “Generally” does not have irregular spelling or forms
Formal or informal: Both
Stress marks: ˈdʒɛnrəli
Synonym: Usually, typically
Opposite: Occasionally, rarely
Usually; in most cases
She generally arrives at work by 8 am
Finally
Title: Finally
Pronunciation: /ˈfaɪnəli/
Part of speech: Adverb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: “Finally” does not have irregular spelling or forms.
Formal or informal: Both
Stress marks: ˈfaɪnəli
Synonym: Ultimately, at last
Opposite: Initially, at first
After a long time, typically involving difficulty or delay
Finally, after hours of waiting, the bus arrived
Only
Title: Only
Pronunciation: /ˈəʊnli/
Part of speech: Adverb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: “Only” does not have irregular spelling or forms
Formal or informal: Both
Stress marks: ˈəʊnli
Synonym: Just, solely
Opposite: Many, all
No more than; just; merely
She can only speak a little French
Easily
Title: Easily
Pronunciation: /ˈiːzɪli/
Part of speech: Adverb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: “Easily” does not have irregular spelling or forms
Formal or informal: Both
Stress marks: ˈiːzɪli
Synonym: Effortlessly, with ease
Opposite: Difficulty, with effort
Without difficulty or effort
She easily completed the puzzle in under an hour
Sadly
Title: Sadly
Pronunciation: /ˈsædli/
Part of speech: Adverb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: “Sadly” does not have irregular spelling or forms
Formal or informal: Both
Stress marks: ˈsædli
Synonym: Unhappily, regrettably
Opposite: Happily, joyfully
In a sorrowful or regrettable manner
Sadly, the event was canceled due to bad weather
Slowly
Title: Slowly
Pronunciation: /ˈsləʊli/
Part of speech: Adverb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: “Slowly” does not have irregular spelling or forms.
Formal or informal: Both
Stress marks: ˈsləʊli
Synonym: Gradually, at a leisurely pace
Opposite: Quickly, rapidly
At a slow speed; not quickly
The train moved slowly through the countryside
Anytime
Title: Anytime
Pronunciation: /ˈɛniˌtaɪm/
Part of speech: Adverb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: “Anytime” does not have irregular spelling or forms.
Formal or informal: Both
Stress marks: ˈɛniˌtaɪm
Synonym: Whenever, whenever one likes
Opposite: Never, no time
At any time; whenever one chooses
You can call me anytime during the day
