vaguely

Everyday

1. Vaguely means in a way that is not clear or exact. tree →
2. Vaguely can mean slightly, a little. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life, «I vaguely remember» means I remember only a little. In writing lessons, pupils learn not to write vaguely but to give clear details. In stories, a shape looks vaguely like a person in the fog. Phrases: «vaguely remember», «vaguely familiar», «answer vaguely».

Examples

• I vaguely remember being a baby. tree →
• His face looked vaguely familiar. tree →
• She answered vaguely, so we were still confused. tree →
• The cloud looked vaguely like a rabbit. tree →
• Don't write vaguely; say exactly what happened. tree →
• He was vaguely aware of someone calling him. tree →

Note

Adverb from «vague» + -ly; keep the e: «vaguely». Opposites: «clearly», «exactly». Vague is not the same as wrong; it is just not detailed.