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relatively

adverb B2 Neutral

Meaning

"Relatively" is used to indicate that something is being considered in relation to something else, often implying a comparison that shows it is not absolute or extreme.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "relatively" with "relative," which has different grammatical uses.

Example Sentences

Is this task relatively easy compared to the others ?
The project was completed relatively quickly compared to previous ones .
The test was relatively easy compared to the last one .
The test was relatively easy compared to the previous one .

Common Phrases

relatively easy relatively small relatively inexpensive

Synonyms

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