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frantically

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈfræntɪkli/

frantically means: In a hurried, uncontrolled way because you are very worried or afraid.

adverb

WITH URGENT WORRYB2

In a hurried, uncontrolled way because you are very worried or afraid.

  • She waved frantically for help.
  • He searched frantically for his keys.
  • We worked frantically to finish before the deadline.

Similar words: desperately, wildly

Opposites: calmly

Common phrases: search frantically, wave frantically, work frantically

Questions about frantically

What does frantically mean?

In a hurried, uncontrolled way because you are very worried or afraid.

What is frantically in other languages?

Türkçe: telaşla · Español: frenéticamente · Français: frénétiquement · Deutsch: hektisch · Italiano: freneticamente · 日本語: 必死に

How do you pronounce frantically?

It is pronounced /ˈfræntɪkli/.

How do you use frantically in a sentence?

She waved frantically for help. He searched frantically for his keys.

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