Reasonable meaning in English
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Definition
reasonable: fair, just, acceptable; not expensive
reasonably: quite, rather, somewhat; fairly, with moderation
Examples
- "Studies show that the current "traffic light" labelling system - red, amber and green labels representing the amounts of salt, sugar, and fat - for foods on sale in supermarkets is reasonably common, but not effective enough in reducing obesity."
- "The suggested retail price for TigerLily is 40 dollars, a reasonable price for a remarkable fragrance, unlike any other currently on the market."
- "My phone is ringing off the hook, my list of clients is growing every month, I'm doing great business and working reasonable hours."
- "Things like... well, reasonable spending!"
- "And of course I'd be willing to give you a very reasonable price...."
- "I have taken the liberty of attaching the contact information of a consulting group which organizes Corporate Team-Building events at reasonable prices."
- "If you'll not be reasonable, then your monkey will suffer the consequences."
- "Salaries and rent prices are reasonable and the corporate taxes are a lot lower than in Australia."
- "But, don't worry, I'll use all the skills at my disposal to negotiate a more reasonable price with her agent Steve McDoody."
- "If you leave a name and number, I'll try to get back to you reasonably soon."
Exercise 1
Choose the best term to describe the price of each perfume. Not all these terms were used in the dialogue!
"Pink Lady" costs $4190 per bottle. This is . "Voluptuous Velvet" costs $73 per bottle. In comparison to "Pink Lady", this price is .
A bottle of "Forever Yours" costs $0.99. We could say that this is .
"Pink Lady" costs $4190 per bottle. This is . "Voluptuous Velvet" costs $73 per bottle. In comparison to "Pink Lady", this price is .
A bottle of "Forever Yours" costs $0.99. We could say that this is .
Choose the best term to describe the price of each perfume. Not all these terms were used in the dialogue!
"Pink Lady" costs $4190 per bottle. This is expensive 1. "Voluptuous Velvet" costs $73 per bottle. In comparison to "Pink Lady", this price is reasonable 2.
A bottle of "Forever Yours" costs $0.99. We could say that this is cheap 3.
"Pink Lady" costs $4190 per bottle. This is expensive 1. "Voluptuous Velvet" costs $73 per bottle. In comparison to "Pink Lady", this price is reasonable 2.
A bottle of "Forever Yours" costs $0.99. We could say that this is cheap 3.
1 expensive: "Expensive" is the best choice here. An expensive item is "dear" or "costs a lot of money". In the dialogue, Spencer uses the term "pricey", which shares a similar meaning with "expensive". Example: "I've bought myself an expensive bottle of champagne to celebrate my birthday".
1 cheaper: "Cheaper" means "less expensive". It does not make sense to use this term here.
1 reasonable: A "reasonable" price is "not too expensive" or "decent value for money". It does not make sense to use this term to describe such an expensive perfume.
1 a bargain: A "bargain" is a "good deal" or "very good value" item. It does not make sense to use this term to describe such an expensive perfume.
2 reasonable: "Reasonable" is the best choice here. If something is "reasonable", it costs an "acceptable" or "moderate" sum: "not too expensive". The term "reasonable" describes something which is "good value". Example: "This hat was very reasonable - I'm so happy I found it!".
2 expensive: This price is not "expensive" compared to the "Pink Lady" perfume. In fact, it is cheaper.
2 pricey: "Pricey" shares a similar meaning with "expensive" and was used by Spencer in the dialogue. This perfume is not "pricey" compared to the "Pink Lady" scent. In fact, it is cheaper.
2 dear: In a price context, "dear" shares a similar meaning with "expensive". This price is not "dear" compared to the "Pink Lady" perfume. In fact, it is cheaper.
3 cheap: "Cheap" is the best choice here. When an item is "cheap", it is "not expensive" or "does not cost much money". The "Forever Yours" perfume is the "cheapest" of the three because it costs the least amount of money. In the dialogue, Hannah asks Spencer if he has anything "cheaper" because she finds the first perfume to be too expensive. Example: "I only wear cheap clothes because I am very poor".
3 pricey: "Pricey" shares a similar meaning with "expensive" and is not the best choice here.
3 dear: "Dear" shares a similar meaning with "expensive" and is not the best choice here.
3 expensive: An "expensive" item is one which costs a lot of money. This is not the best choice here.
Exercise 2
According to Scott McCully, what advantages does New Zealand offer for a new Delavigne office?
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
According to Scott McCully, what advantages does New Zealand offer for a new Delavigne office?
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
This is correct. Scott McCully says that "rent prices are reasonable". "Rent prices" refer to the amount of money that ones pays to use or live in a building, apartment or office. A "reasonable (price)" is one which is affordable or moderate.
This is incorrect. Scott McCully does not say that New Zealanders are more qualified than Australians. To be "qualified" is be competent or to have qualifications.
This is correct. Scott McCully says that "with a bit of careful management, both the Sydney and the Wellington teams will enjoy some healthy competition." Scott is expressing an opinion that having 2 offices - one in Sydney and the other in Wellington - will encourage healthy rivalry, and will be a positive force in increasing sales results. "Competition" refers to "rivalry": people or companies that are in a contest against you.
This is correct. Scott McCully says that "corporate taxes are a lot lower than in Australia." "Corporate taxes" refers to the charges imposed by public authorities on the incomes of corporations.
This is incorrect. Scott McCully says that New Zealand isn't "any more remote than Australia", meaning that it is located just as far away as Australia.
Exercise 3
According to Scott McCully, what advantages does New Zealand offer for a new Delavigne office?
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
According to Scott McCully, what advantages does New Zealand offer for a new Delavigne office?
There may be more than one correct answer!
There may be more than one correct answer!
This is correct. Scott McCully says that "rent prices are reasonable". "Rent prices" refer to the amount of money that ones pays to use or live in a building, apartment or office. A "reasonable (price)" is one which is affordable or moderate.
This is correct. Scott McCully says that "corporate taxes are a lot lower than in Australia." "Corporate taxes" refers to the charges imposed by public authorities on the incomes of corporations.
This is incorrect. Scott McCully does not say that New Zealanders are more qualified than Australians. To be "qualified" is be competent or to have qualifications.
This is correct. Scott McCully says that "with a bit of careful management, both the Sydney and the Wellington teams will enjoy some healthy competition." Scott is expressing an opinion that having 2 offices - one in Sydney and the other in Wellington - will encourage healthy rivalry, and will be a positive force in increasing sales results. "Competition" refers to "rivalry": people or companies that are in a contest against you.
This is incorrect. Scott McCully says that New Zealand isn't "any more remote than Australia", meaning that it is located just as far away as Australia.
Exercise 4
Choose the best term to describe the price of each perfume. Not all these terms were used in the dialogue!
"Pink Lady" costs $4190 per bottle. This is . "Voluptuous Velvet" costs $73 per bottle. In comparison to "Pink Lady", this price is .
A bottle of "Forever Yours" costs $0.99. We could say that this is .
"Pink Lady" costs $4190 per bottle. This is . "Voluptuous Velvet" costs $73 per bottle. In comparison to "Pink Lady", this price is .
A bottle of "Forever Yours" costs $0.99. We could say that this is .
Choose the best term to describe the price of each perfume. Not all these terms were used in the dialogue!
"Pink Lady" costs $4190 per bottle. This is expensive 1. "Voluptuous Velvet" costs $73 per bottle. In comparison to "Pink Lady", this price is reasonable 2.
A bottle of "Forever Yours" costs $0.99. We could say that this is cheap 3.
"Pink Lady" costs $4190 per bottle. This is expensive 1. "Voluptuous Velvet" costs $73 per bottle. In comparison to "Pink Lady", this price is reasonable 2.
A bottle of "Forever Yours" costs $0.99. We could say that this is cheap 3.
1 expensive: "Expensive" is the best choice here. An expensive item is "dear" or "costs a lot of money". In the dialogue, Spencer uses the term "pricey", which shares a similar meaning with "expensive". Example: "I've bought myself an expensive bottle of champagne to celebrate my birthday".
1 cheaper: "Cheaper" means "less expensive". It does not make sense to use this term here.
1 reasonable: A "reasonable" price is "not too expensive" or "decent value for money". It does not make sense to use this term to describe such an expensive perfume.
1 a bargain: A "bargain" is a "good deal" or "very good value" item. It does not make sense to use this term to describe such an expensive perfume.
2 reasonable: "Reasonable" is the best choice here. If something is "reasonable", it costs an "acceptable" or "moderate" sum: "not too expensive". The term "reasonable" describes something which is "good value". Example: "This hat was very reasonable - I'm so happy I found it!".
2 expensive: This price is not "expensive" compared to the "Pink Lady" perfume. In fact, it is cheaper.
2 pricey: "Pricey" shares a similar meaning with "expensive" and was used by Spencer in the dialogue. This perfume is not "pricey" compared to the "Pink Lady" scent. In fact, it is cheaper.
2 dear: In a price context, "dear" shares a similar meaning with "expensive". This price is not "dear" compared to the "Pink Lady" perfume. In fact, it is cheaper.
3 cheap: "Cheap" is the best choice here. When an item is "cheap", it is "not expensive" or "does not cost much money". The "Forever Yours" perfume is the "cheapest" of the three because it costs the least amount of money. In the dialogue, Hannah asks Spencer if he has anything "cheaper" because she finds the first perfume to be too expensive. Example: "I only wear cheap clothes because I am very poor".
3 pricey: "Pricey" shares a similar meaning with "expensive" and is not the best choice here.
3 dear: "Dear" shares a similar meaning with "expensive" and is not the best choice here.
3 expensive: An "expensive" item is one which costs a lot of money. This is not the best choice here.
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