Definition of tolerably

tolerablyadverb

có thể chấp nhận được

/ˈtɒlərəbli//ˈtɑːlərəbli/

"Tolerably" stems from the Old French word "tolerable," meaning "bearable" or "endurable." It entered English in the 14th century, combining the Latin "tolerare" (to bear, endure) with the suffix "-able." This root "tolerare" connects to the idea of "bearing" or "carrying," explaining how "tolerably" came to mean "just barely good enough" or "sufficiently acceptable."

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fairly well, but not very well

khá tốt nhưng không tốt lắm

Example:
  • He plays the piano tolerably (well).

    Anh ấy chơi piano khá tốt (tốt).

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to an acceptable to degree, but not completely

ở mức độ có thể chấp nhận được, nhưng không hoàn toàn

Example:
  • The operation is tolerably safe today.

    Hoạt động hôm nay tương đối an toàn.

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