thriftily (B2)
adverb
Definition
thriftily means in a thrifty manner; economically. 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 thriftily in a natural sentence.
Check who or what will thriftily before translating the verb.
The example helped students understand when to thriftily.
How to Use thriftily
- to thriftily (verb pattern)
- Use the infinitive form when naming the action. — "The lesson showed when to thriftily."
- thriftily in context (usage pattern)
- Check the sentence to see who does the action. — "We studied how thriftily works in context."
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