Synonyms for competently
- adverb
Most common
Definitions
- adv. 1
In a competent manner.
Example sentences
- successfully The detective has successfully solved the mystery.
- aptly It is aptly said that illness starts from the mind.
- ably As head of the team I was ably assisted by him.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| competently | steady | |
| successfully | steady | |
| aptly | steady | |
| ably | falling | |
| capably | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 4 letters
- ably2
- 5 letters
- aptly2
- 7 letters
- capably
- 12 letters
- successfully4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (ably2 = 2 syllables).