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Definition of finely adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

finely

adverb
 
/ˈfaɪnli/
 
/ˈfaɪnli/
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  1. into very small grains or pieces
    • finely chopped herbs
  2. in a beautiful or impressive way
    • a finely furnished room
  3. in a very careful or exact way
    • a finely tuned engine
    • The match was finely balanced throughout.
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