critically
Meaning
"Critically" refers to evaluating something with careful judgment or analysis, often highlighting its importance or significance.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "critically" with "critique," as the former indicates the manner of evaluation rather than the act of evaluating itself.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Liam
sat
at
his
small
desk
with
three
articles
,
a
notebook
and
a
cup
of
tea
.
He
needed
to
evaluate
each
source
critically
to
decide
which
facts
were
reliable
.
As
he
read
,
he
made
notes
about
the
main
ideas
and
underlined
any
claim
that
seemed
weak
or
unclear
.
Later
he
planned
to
compare
these
notes
with
other
books
and
ask
his
teacher
for
advice
.
By
the
end
of
the
evening
he
felt
more
confident
about
his
topic
and
ready
to
write
the
first
draft
.
Common Phrases
critically important
critically analyze
critically assess
Antonyms
Related Words
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