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acceptably

/əkˈseptəbli/adverb

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स्वीकार्य ढंग से, संतोषजनक रूप से

Core word

adverb
  1. 1

    in a way that is good enough or allowed

    स्वीकार्य ढंग से, संतोषजनक रूप से

    • The students behaved acceptably during the trip.
    • The new system is working acceptably well.
    • Her essay was acceptably written, though not outstanding.
    + 2 more examples
    • The machine runs acceptably well at low speed.
    • He behaved acceptably in the interview.

    Synonyms adequately satisfactorily

    Opposite unacceptably

§Structures (grammar patterns) 5

acceptably + adjective / adverb

Acceptably modifies an adjective or adverb to mean to a satisfactory degree, not more.

'Acceptably' किसी adjective या adverb को modify करके 'संतोषजनक सीमा तक' का अर्थ देता है, उससे अधिक नहीं।

  • The room was acceptably clean.
  • The goods were acceptably packed.

behave / perform / dress + acceptably

After a verb, acceptably shows that the manner meets the required standard.

Verb के बाद 'acceptably' दिखाता है कि ढंग अपेक्षित स्तर पर खरा उतरता है।

  • The students behaved acceptably in the assembly.
  • He performed acceptably under pressure.

acceptably vs unacceptably

The prefix un- reverses the meaning: unacceptably means in a way that cannot be allowed.

उपसर्ग 'un-' अर्थ उलट देता है: 'unacceptably' का अर्थ ऐसे ढंग से जिसे अनुमति नहीं दी जा सकती।

  • The noise level was unacceptably high.

keep sth acceptably low / safe / fair

Reports use acceptably with adjectives such as low, safe and fair, especially after verbs like keep and remain.

रिपोर्टों में 'acceptably' low, safe, fair जैसे adjectives के साथ आता है, विशेषकर keep और remain जैसे verbs के बाद।

  • The risk was kept acceptably low.

acceptably vs acceptable

Acceptable is an adjective used before nouns or after be; acceptably is an adverb used with verbs and adjectives.

'Acceptable' adjective है जो noun से पहले या be के बाद आता है; 'acceptably' adverb है जो verbs और adjectives के साथ आता है।

  • The answer is acceptable, and the paper was acceptably written.
+Collocations 5

acceptably + adjective

lowsafegoodcleanaccuratequiet

  • The results were acceptably accurate for a first test.

verb + acceptably

behaveperformworkcookwrite

  • The new machine works acceptably well.

keep / remain + acceptably

keep acceptably lowremain acceptably safestay acceptably clean

  • Prices stayed acceptably low during the festival season.

contrast

unacceptablyperfectlybarelyjust about

  • The food was only just acceptably hot.

acceptably + adverb

wellquicklypolitelyaccurately

  • The server responded acceptably quickly.
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  • Radhika's handwriting is acceptably neat for the exam.

राधिका की लिखावट परीक्षा के लिए पर्याप्त साफ़ है।

  • The bridge is acceptably safe for light vehicles.

पुल हल्के वाहनों के लिए संतोषजनक रूप से सुरक्षित है।

  • The team played acceptably, though not brilliantly.

टीम ने संतोषजनक खेला, हालाँकि शानदार नहीं।

  • The room is acceptably quiet for study.

कमरा पढ़ाई के लिए पर्याप्त शांत है।

  • The company kept costs acceptably low last year.

कंपनी ने पिछले वर्ष लागत को स्वीकार्य स्तर तक कम रखा।

  • The meal was acceptably priced for a school canteen.

भोजन की कीमत विद्यालय की canteen के हिसाब से संतोषजनक थी।

!Common mistakes 1

✗ He behaved very acceptable at the function.

✓ He behaved very acceptably at the function.

An adverb is needed after the verb behaved.

Verb 'behaved' के बाद adverb 'acceptably' चाहिए, adjective 'acceptable' नहीं।

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acceptable adjectiveaccept verb