competently (B1)

adverb

Pronunciation: /kəmˈpetəntli/

Definition

In a way that shows you have the ability or skill to do something well.

Examples

• The team worked competently to finish the project on time.

• He speaks English competently, though he still makes some mistakes.

• The chef competently prepared a delicious meal for the guests.

How to Use competently

competently at (prepositional phrase)

Showing skill in a particular area or task. — "He is competent at managing budgets."

competently in (prepositional phrase)

Showing skill within a specific field or context. — "She performed competently in her role as project manager."

Synonyms of competently

Words with a similar meaning to competently:

• adequately
• skillfully
• efficiently
• proficiently

Antonyms of competently

Words with the opposite meaning to competently:

• incompetently
• poorly

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