passably

adverb

Definition of passablynext
as in fine
in a satisfactory way looking for a business partner who is experienced as well as passably responsible

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  1. fine
  2. good
  3. well
Adverb
  • Still, such ideas have received pushback because of the risk involved, the new technology that would need to be developed and the fact that Hubble's doing just fine at the moment.
    — Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2025
  • The Switch 2 has broad backward compatibility, meaning most Switch games will work just fine.
    — Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 23 Apr. 2025
Definition of fine
Adverb
  • Ours is set in a modern world while subverting the audiences expectations given the character has personified good since its inception.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 May 2024
  • Ethics and dangers are obvious concerns, but it shouldn’t be overlooked that AI has the potential to do profound good beyond pithy conversation with some chatbot.
    — Steven Aquino, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
Definition of good
Adverb
  • Lincoln best known for role as Linda Fairgate Throughout her illustrious in Hollywood, Lincoln performed in various film and television projects.
    — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
  • Thematically, the fractured friendship works well in a story that is so much about the joys of friendship and the pain of a camaraderie betrayed.
    — Kayti Burt, Time, 26 Apr. 2025
Definition of well
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