finely

fine·ly | \ ˈfīn-lē

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Definition of finely

: in a fine manner: such as

a : extremely well : excellently plays the hero very finely — New Yorker

b : with close discrimination : precisely

c : with delicacy or subtlety : sensitively a leader finely attuned to the needs of the people

d : minutely finely ground meal

Examples of finely in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Add finely chopped yellow onion and garlic; cook 5 minutes or until softened. — Casey Barber, Better Homes & Gardens, "Road Trip Eats: Recipes Inspired By Route 66," 26 June 2020 Repeat the pulsing and scraping about 5 more times, until the ingredients are finely minced. — Susan Puckett, ajc, "Tortillas get the star treatment," 17 June 2020 The cutting system has two blades stacked together to finely mulch your clippings. — Jim Rossman, Dallas News, "Here’s a handy list of gifts and gadgets for Father’s Day," 11 June 2020 Stir 1 cup chocolate chips or finely chopped chocolate into the batter. — cleveland, "Tired of banana bread but still want to bake? Try fluffy muffins instead," 8 June 2020 Around-town driving is supremely civilized, with finely modulated throttle tip-in and stop-and-go manners. — Dan Neil, Car and Driver, "Tested: 2003 Porsche Cayenne Turbo Takes Fast SUVs to New Heights," 2 June 2020 This might seem like an obvious one, but finely ground coffee can be substituted for powdered espresso. — USA Today, "Cooking during coronavirus? Best substitutes for recipe ingredients such as milk, eggs or oil," 2 June 2020 Set 12 hazelnuts aside for the filling; finely chop remaining nuts. — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appétit, "Claire Makes Even Gourmet-ier Ferrero Rocher Hazelnut Chocolates," 28 May 2020 Add cracked black pepper and Parmigiano-Reggiano, finely chopped tender herbs or chocolate chips for a little complexity. — Margaux Laskey, New York Times, "21 Quarantine Baking Recipes for Every Skill Level," 7 May 2020

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“Finely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finely. Accessed 13 Jul. 2020.

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