arguably
As can be supported or proven by sound logical deduction, evidence, and precedent, but…As can be supported or proven by sound logical deduction, evidence, and precedent, but without absolute certainty.
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» NATO troops are arguably well trained.
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1 sensesAs can be supported or proven by sound logical deduction, evidence, and precedent, but without absolute certainty.
vertretbarerweise, wohl
как мо́жно доказа́тьkak móžno dokazátʹ
- as can be shown by argument
Examples
8 sentencesNATO troops are arguably well trained.
This is arguably even more important.
This place is arguably the best restaurant in London.
This is arguably the best hotel in the area.
'Thou shall' and 'thou shall not' represent an outmoded concept of morality that has, arguably, been superseded by individual liberty.
Translations
7 languagesBy meaning 1
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Forms
more arguably, most arguably| Comparative | more arguably Lesson |
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| Superlative | most arguably |
regular
Synonyms
3 synonymsWord family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- C1Hedging and register — Because the lesson uses it
- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb
See also
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