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COMPETENTLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does competently mean?
• COMPETENTLY (adverb)
The adverb COMPETENTLY has 1 sense:
1. with competence; in a competent capable manner
Familiarity information: COMPETENTLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
With competence; in a competent capable manner
Synonyms:
ably; aptly; capably; competently
Context example:
they worked competently
Antonym:
incompetently (in an incompetent manner)
Pertainym:
competent (properly or sufficiently qualified or capable or efficient)
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