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  1. 12-Nov-2008, 06:07 #1
    yeamaozi
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    Her explanation for not attending the meeting is adequately tolerable.

    Is the usage of 'adequately' is correct?

    Thank you Teacher.
  2. 12-Nov-2008, 12:44 #2
    Anglika
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    Default Re: adequately

    It is, though the sentence sounds odd to a BrE ear:

    Her explanation for not attending the meeting is adequately acceptable/is just about acceptable.
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