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finely

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈfaɪnli/

finely means: Into very small or thin pieces.

adverb

SMALL PIECESB2

Into very small or thin pieces.

  • Chop the onion finely.
  • Add two finely sliced carrots.
  • The coffee needs to be finely ground.

Similar words: thinly

Opposites: coarsely

Common phrases: finely chopped, finely ground, finely sliced

CAREFULLY DONEC1

With great care, skill, or attention to small details.

  • The box was finely carved.
  • Her argument was finely balanced.
  • The engine is finely tuned for racing.

Similar words: delicately, precisely, skillfully

Opposites: crudely

Common phrases: finely tuned, finely drawn, finely crafted

Questions about finely

What does finely mean?

Into very small or thin pieces.

What is finely in other languages?

Türkçe: ince ince · Español: finamente · Français: finement · Deutsch: fein · Italiano: finemente · 日本語: 細かく

How do you pronounce finely?

It is pronounced /ˈfaɪnli/.

How do you use finely in a sentence?

Chop the onion finely. Add two finely sliced carrots.

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