half-heartedly (C1)
adverb
Definition
half-heartedly means without enthusiasm or interest. 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 half-heartedly in a natural sentence.
Check who or what will half-heartedly before translating the verb.
The example helped students understand when to half-heartedly.
How to Use half-heartedly
- to half-heartedly (verb pattern)
- Use the infinitive form when naming the action. — "The lesson showed when to half-heartedly."
- half-heartedly in context (usage pattern)
- Check the sentence to see who does the action. — "We studied how half-heartedly works in context."
Synonyms of half-heartedly
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Antonyms of half-heartedly
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