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skilfully

/ˈskɪlfəli/ /ˈskɪlfʊli/

Meanings
adverb
In a skillful manner; with skill.

Examples :

"The chef skilfully flipped the omelet in the pan without breaking it. "
ability achievement quality style

Related Words

Illustration omelet

omelet noun

/ˈɑːmlət/ /ˈɑːmələt/ /ˈɔmlət/ /ˈɔmələt/

A dish made with beaten eggs cooked in a frying pan without stirring, flipped over to cook on both sides, and sometimes filled or topped with cheese, chives or other foodstuffs.

"For breakfast, Sarah made a delicious omelet filled with cheese and chives. "

Illustration skillful

skillful adjective

/ˈskɪl.fəl/

Possessing skill.

"The skillful carpenter built a beautiful table. "

Illustration breaking

breaking verb

/ˈbɹeɪkɪŋ/

To separate into two or more pieces, to fracture or crack, by a process that cannot easily be reversed for reassembly.

"If the vase falls to the floor, it might break."

Illustration flipped

flipped verb

/flɪpt/

To throw so as to turn over.

"You need to flip the pancake onto the other side."

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with adverb

/wɪθ/ /wɪð/

Along, together with others, in a group, etc.

"Do you want to come with?"

Illustration in

in noun

/ɪn/ /ən/ /ɘn/

A position of power or influence, or a way to get it.

"His parents got him an in with the company."

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the adverb

/ði/ /ˈðiː/

With a comparative or with more and a verb phrase, establishes a correlation with one or more other such comparatives.

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

Illustration skill

skill noun

/skɪl/

Capacity to do something well; technique, ability. Skills are usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities, which are often thought of as innate.

"My son's improved his skill at playing the piano. "

Illustration chef

chef noun

/ʃɛf/

The presiding cook in the kitchen of a large household.

"The chef prepared a delicious meal for the large family gathering. "

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manner noun

/ˈmænə/ /ˈmænɚ/

Mode of action; way of performing or doing anything

"My sister learned to write in a very careful manner. "

Illustration pan

pan noun

/pæn/

A wide, flat receptacle used around the house, especially for cooking.

"The chef used a large, round pan to cook the potatoes. "

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without adverb

/wɪθˈʌʊt/ /wɪðˈaʊt/

Outside, externally. This is still used in the names of some civil parishes in England, e.g. St Cuthbert Without.

"The school is located just outside the town, without the main shopping area. "