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- /ɪk.ˈspiː.dɪənt.li/
- /ɪk.ˈspiː.dɪənt.li/
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- /ɪk.ˈspiː.dɪənt.li/
Definition of expediently word
- noun expediently In an expedient manner. 1
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Parts of speech for Expediently
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verb
adverb
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preposition
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expediently popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
expediently usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for expediently
adverb expediently
- conveniently — suitable or agreeable to the needs or purpose; well-suited with respect to facility or ease in use; favorable, easy, or comfortable for use.
- advantageously — providing an advantage; furnishing convenience or opportunity; favorable; profitable; useful; beneficial: an advantageous position; an advantageous treaty.
- practically — in effect; virtually: It is practically useless to protest.
- beneficially — conferring benefit; advantageous; helpful: the beneficial effect of sunshine.
- pragmatically — of or relating to a practical point of view or practical considerations.
Antonyms for expediently
adverb expediently
- altruistically — unselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others (opposed to egoistic).
- inappropriately — not appropriate; not proper or suitable: an inappropriate dress for the occasion.
- improbably — not probable; unlikely to be true or to happen: Rain is improbable tonight.
- uncertain — not definitely ascertainable or fixed, as in time of occurrence, number, dimensions, or quality.
- unlikely — not likely to be or occur; improbable; marked by doubt.
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