GDict

understandably

4 senses · 193 ms
Level C1
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adv
  1. 1

    For reasons that are easy to understand or sympathise with.

    • Understandably, he was too embarrassed to speak.
    • Embarrassed, he understandably refused to speak.
  2. 2

    In an understandable manner.

    • When presenting in front of the class, take care to speak clearly and understandably.

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