Revision M-Q

2020-11-03

ศัพท์ น่าสับสน ชุด M -  Materially & greatly

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Dictionary.com

ออกเสียง Materially = ‘muh-TEER-ee-uh-lee’

ออกเสียง greatly = ‘GREYT-lee’

Merriam-Webster Dictionary

Choose the Right Synonym for material

Adjective

MATERIAL, PHYSICAL, CORPOREAL, PHENOMENAL, SENSIBLE, OBJECTIVE

mean of or belonging to actuality.

MATERIAL implies formation out of tangible matter; used in contrast with spiritual or ideal it may connote the mundane, crass, or grasping. material values

PHYSICAL applies to what is perceived directly by the senses and may contrast with mental, spiritual, or imaginary. the physical benefits of exercise

CORPOREAL implies having the tangible qualities of a body such as shape, size, or resistance to force. artists have portrayed angels as corporeal beings

PHENOMENAL applies to what is known or perceived through the senses rather than by intuition or rational deduction. scientists concerned with the phenomenal world

SENSIBLE stresses the capability of readily or forcibly impressing the senses. the earth's rotation is not sensible to us

OBJECTIVE may stress material or independent existence apart from a subject perceiving it. no objective evidence of damage

Dictionary of Problem Words and Expression

Materially & greatly

Materially means “considerably,” “to an important degree”:

“The small check he sent did not help my problem materially.”

Materially also means “physically” when used with

reference to material matters and conditions:

“Because of the condition of the road it was materially impossible to make good time.”

In nearly every situation arising in speech or writing,

greatly can effectively substitute for materially

and is less likely to be misunderstood.

“My health is materially improved”

can just as effectively be stated “My health is greatlyimproved.”