reasonably

Everyday

1. Fairly or quite, but not very: The test was reasonably easy. tree →
2. In a sensible, fair or calm way: Please behave reasonably. tree →
3. (of prices) Not too expensive: reasonably priced. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life «reasonably priced» means a fair price; in maths estimates «reasonably close» means near enough to be a sensible answer — always check your answer is reasonable. In stories adults ask children to act reasonably. In formal and exam voice: «It can reasonably be expected that…». Phrases: «reasonably good», «reasonably priced», «act reasonably», «reasonably sure».

Examples

• The film was reasonably good. tree →
• Shoes at $20 are reasonably priced. tree →
• I'm reasonably sure the answer is 48. tree →
• Please discuss it reasonably, without shouting. tree →
• An estimate of 300 is reasonably close to 298. tree →
• The weather was reasonably warm for a picnic. tree →
• You can reasonably expect rain in the hills. tree →
• She behaved very reasonably about losing. tree →

Note

From «reasonable» + «-ly» (drop the e: reasonabl-y). Two main ideas: «quite» and «sensibly». Similar: fairly, rather, sensibly. In estimation, a reasonable answer is close to the real one.

In Jewish tradition

In everyday life «reasonably priced» means a fair price; in maths estimates «reasonably close» means near enough to be a sensible answer — always check your answer is reasonable. In stories adults ask children to act reasonably. In formal and exam voice: «It can reasonably be expected that…». Phrases: «reasonably good», «reasonably priced», «act reasonably», «reasonably sure».

Note

From «reasonable» + «-ly» (drop the e: reasonabl-y). Two main ideas: «quite» and «sensibly». Similar: fairly, rather, sensibly. In estimation, a reasonable answer is close to the real one.