tentatively
Americanadverb
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as a trial, experiment, or attempt.
Our next meeting is tentatively scheduled for the 8th of June.
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in a hesitant or uncertain manner.
She spoke tentatively, but apparently thought better of it and stopped.
Other Word Forms
- nontentatively adverb
Etymology
Origin of tentatively
Example Sentences
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As the pressure to score rose, Banton took on a single that was never there and Brook was trapped tentatively on the crease for 14.
From BBC
A first professional fight is tentatively scheduled for this summer, against an opponent to be announced.
From Barron's
The Greek Communist KKE party, which called the trove "priceless" on Monday said it had tentatively identified at least two of the men in the photographs.
From Barron's
He was one of those most guilty of what captain Harry Brook's described as being "too careful" against West Indies, having been out tentatively chipping a catch.
From BBC
Last year they spent the afternoon tentatively talking about going back-to-back.
From Los Angeles Times
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