casually

Everyday

1. In a relaxed, easy way, without seeming worried or careful. tree →
2. Without thinking much or planning, as if it does not matter. tree →
3. In clothes for everyday, not smart wear. tree →
4. Now and then, not regularly or deeply (casually know someone). tree →

In the lessons

In stories it shows how a character acts — calmly, or pretending not to care («she said casually»), which often hints they are hiding something. In everyday life it describes clothes for weekends and non-uniform days. Phrases: «dressed casually», «said casually», «casually mentioned», «walked casually».

Examples

• He casually strolled into the classroom ten minutes late. tree →
• "Oh, I won the race," she said casually, trying not to show off. tree →
• On mufti day we can dress casually instead of in uniform. tree →
• Mum casually mentioned that we were getting a puppy. tree →
• Don't treat safety rules casually; they protect you. tree →
• I only know him casually from football. tree →
• The cat lay casually on the warm windowsill. tree →
• He casually tossed the ball over the fence. tree →

Note

Adverb from «casual» + -ly; spelled with two l's (casual + ly). It describes how something is done. Trap: «casually» is not «causally» (to do with causes) — the letters u and a swap places.