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relatively

US /ˈrɛlətɪvli/

adverb Core · B1 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

The rent in this area is relatively low compared with downtown.

Word Family

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AdverbAdv
relatively gốc

Synonyms

  • comparativelyin a relative manner; by comparison to something else
  • moderatelyto a moderately sufficient extent or degree

Collocations

  • Easy relatively simple task
    describing relatively simple task (in a relative manner; by comparison to something else)
  • Medium achieve relatively high profit margins
    to successfully accomplish or reach regarding relatively high profit margins
  • Hard maintain a relatively modest corporate debt profile
    to keep in good condition or preserve regarding a relatively modest corporate debt profile
  • Very Hard accomplish massive restructuring in a relatively short span
    to accomplish massive restructuring in a relatively short span, meaning to put in effect

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