Dictionary entryCEFR B2adverb

understandably

IPA pronunciation: /ˌʌndəˈstændəbli/

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Russian meaning

понятно, естественно

English definition

In a way that is easy to understand or expect given the situation.

Example

She was understandably upset when she lost her job.

Collocations

understandably upset
understandably nervous
understandably proud
understandably concerned

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