ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Competently

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Competently is an adverb meaning In a competent manner.

Meaning

In a competent manner.

Example Sentences

And on the end of the big table sat a pot of chicken and dumplings, the sad but tasty end of a tough red bird who had competently done his roosterly duty all his life, yet through no fault of his own had ended up a criminal.

Synonyms for competently

Depending on context, synonyms include aptly, ably, capably.

Antonyms for competently

Common opposites include incompetently.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include capably, aptly, ably, proficiently, efficiently, competency.

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