compatibly

/kəmˈpætəbli/ (bre, ipa) · /kəmˈpætəbli/ (ame, ipa) · /kəm-ˈpa-tə-blē/ (ame, mw)

compatibly — adverb

1. describing how two or more people share a home, job, or activity without constan

1.副詞C1
釋義

describing how two or more people share a home, job, or activity without constant friction, because their habits, ideas, and personalities suit each other.

例句

Adisa and her two flatmates have lived compatibly in the same small apartment for five years.

live + compatibly for steady shared living

The new puppy and the family cat are getting along surprisingly compatibly after only a week.

get along + compatibly with adverb-of-manner

同義詞
  • harmoniously

    more formal; stresses peaceful balance rather than personal suitability

  • amicably

    focuses on friendly behaviour in a single interaction, not long-term suitability

反義詞
  • incompatibly

    direct opposite — in a way that does not suit each other

文法句型

live/work + compatibly

compatibly + with

用法筆記

Subject is usually two or more people (or animals) sharing daily life or a project. Distinguish from sense 2, where the subject is a machine, file, or software product.

常見錯誤

❌Yael and Tanvi argue compatibly every weekend.
✅Yael and Tanvi argue often, but they still live compatibly.
💡'compatibly' describes harmony, so it cannot modify a verb of conflict.

2. describing how a piece of software, a file, or a device runs alongside another t

2.副詞C1
釋義

describing how a piece of software, a file, or a device runs alongside another type of system without errors or extra setup.

例句

Our new payment app runs compatibly on both Android phones and older iPhones.

run + compatibly + on + device range

Quan checked that the wireless printer would work compatibly with his wife's laptop before buying it.

work + compatibly + with + named device

同義詞
  • interoperably

    more technical; stresses formal standards being met between systems

  • seamlessly

    broader — emphasises a smooth user experience, not just technical fit

反義詞
  • incompatibly

    in a way that causes errors or refuses to connect

文法句型

work/run/operate + compatibly

compatibly + with + device/system

用法筆記

Subject is usually a machine, file format, app, or system component. Often followed by 'with' + the second device or platform. Distinguish from sense 1, where the subject is people.

常見錯誤

❌The driver works compatibly.
✅The driver works compatibly with Windows 11.
💡for the tech sense, readers expect a 'with X' clause naming the other system.