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ADEQUATELY Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word adequately. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word adequately. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for ADEQUATELY

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acceptably
adverbadv
adverb

• in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner

appropriately
adverbadv
adverb

• in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

aptly
adverbadv
adverb

• with competence; in a competent capable manner

decently
adverbadv
adverb

• in a decent manner

• in the right manner; correctly; suitably

fittingly
adverbadv
adverb

• in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

passably
adverb, adjectiveadv, adj
adverb

• to certain extent or degree

satisfactorily
adverbadv
adverb

• in a satisfactory manner

sufficiently
adverbadv
adverb

• to a sufficient degree

tolerably
adverbadv
adverb

• in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner

well
adverbadv
adjective

• in good health especially after having suffered illness or injury

noun

• a deep hole or shaft dug or drilled to obtain water or oil or gas or brine

• a cavity or vessel used to contain liquid

• an abundant source

• an open shaft through the floors of a building (as for a stairway)

• an enclosed compartment in a ship or plane for holding something as e.g. fish or a plane's landing gear or for protecting something as e.g. a ship's pumps

adverb

• (often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (`good' is a nonstandard dialectal variant for `well')

• thoroughly or completely; fully; often used as a combining form

• indicating high probability; in all likelihood

• (used for emphasis or as an intensifier) entirely or fully

• to a suitable or appropriate extent or degree

• favorably; with approval

• to a great extent or degree

• with great or especially intimate knowledge

• with prudence or propriety

• with skill or in a pleasing manner

• in a manner affording benefit or advantage

• in financial comfort

• without unusual distress or resentment; with good humor

adjective satellite

• resulting favorably

• wise or advantageous and hence advisable

verb

• come up, as of a liquid

Best Hypernyms For ADEQUATELY

Here is a list of related hypernyms for adequately, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
acceptably appropriately fairly properly satisfactorily sufficiently suitably well

Alternatives for ACCEPTABLY

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