competently
/ˈkɒmpɪtəntli/ (bre, ipa) · [kˈɑmpətɪntli] /ˈkɑːmpɪtəntli/ (ame, ipa) · [kˈɑmpətɪntli] /ˈkäm-pə-tənt-lē/ (ame, mw)
competently — adverb
1. in a skilled and reliable way, showing that the person can handle the task prope
in a skilled and reliable way, showing that the person can handle the task properly.
Rachid competently repaired the leaking sink before the guests arrived.
competently + verb for practical task performance
The wedding dinner was competently served by three new waiters.
passive: be + competently + past participle
Yuna answered each safety question competently during the driving test.
After one week of training, Eve could competently use the cash register.
The emergency plan was competently explained before the storm drill began.
- capably
Very close in meaning, often stressing handling duties successfully
- skillfully
Puts more focus on technique or dexterity
- efficiently
Emphasizes speed and organization more than skill level
- badly
General opposite for doing something in a poor way
- incompetently
Direct opposite that stresses lack of ability
- clumsily
Suggests awkward physical or practical performance
文法句型
verb + competently
competently + verb
be + competently + past participle
用法筆記
Often used for work, tests, or other practical duties where meeting a solid standard matters. It praises dependable ability, but it is less strong than expertly.