deftly (B1)
adverb
Pronunciation: /ˈdɛftli/
Definition
deftly means in a deft manner; quickly and neatly in action. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.
Examples
The lesson showed how to deftly in a natural sentence.
Check who or what will deftly before translating the verb.
The example helped students understand when to deftly.
How to Use deftly
- to deftly (verb pattern)
- Use the infinitive form when naming the action. — "The lesson showed when to deftly."
- deftly in context (usage pattern)
- Check the sentence to see who does the action. — "We studied how deftly works in context."
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