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How to pronounce relatively

adverbB1Common word
REHluhdihvlee

/ˈɹɛ.lə.ɾɪv.li/

4 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

when compared with something else; fairly, but not completely or absolutely

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Meanings & examples

adverb

when compared with something else; fairly, but not completely or absolutely

The test was relatively easy.

This area is relatively safe at night.

Common phrases & grammar

relatively easy · relatively common · relatively small · relatively recently

relatively + adjective

relatively speaking, + sentence

Useful expressions

relatively speaking

when making a comparison with other people or things

Relatively speaking, this apartment is cheap.

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