acceptably (B1)
adverb
Pronunciation: /əkˈsɛptəbli/
Definition
In a manner that is good enough or satisfactory, though not excellent.
Examples
She performed acceptably in the exam, passing but not getting high marks.
The food was acceptably warm, but could have been hotter.
He speaks English acceptably, but still makes some grammatical errors.
How to Use acceptably
- acceptably perform (collocation)
- To do a task or activity in a way that is good enough. — "The team acceptably performed in the first half of the season."
- acceptably well (collocation)
- To a satisfactory degree. — "She plays the piano acceptably well for someone who has only been learning for a year."
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