finely
word · lemma: fine
Definition
In a very detailed, delicate, or thin way; often used to describe things that are cut into very small pieces or done with great precision.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used as an adverb with actions like 'chop finely', 'finely ground', or 'finely detailed'. Common in cooking and in descriptions of precise work. Do not confuse with 'finally' (eventually).
Spanish: finamentePortuguese (BR): finamentePortuguese (PT): finamenteChinese (Simplified): 细细地Chinese (Traditional): 細細地Hindi: बारीकी सेArabic: بدقة - بشكل ناعمBengali: সূক্ষ্মভাবে - বিঁধুনভাবেRussian: мелко - тонко - изящноJapanese: 細かく - 繊細にVietnamese: nhỏ - tỉ mỉ - mịnKorean: 곱게 - 섬세하게Turkish: ince - ince ince - hassas bir şekildeUrdu: باریک طریقے سے - نفاست سےIndonesian: halus - secara rinci
Example Sentences
Chop the onions finely before adding them to the soup.
basic
The artist drew the lines finely to show every detail.
basic
Grind the coffee beans finely for espresso.
basic
She always finely slices the carrots to make her salads look pretty.
natural
If the sugar isn’t finely ground, it won’t dissolve well in the recipe.
natural
The snow covered the ground finely, like a thin blanket.
natural