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.
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.
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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