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1 —1 use as in:
said it tentatively
Definition
done in a careful or unsure way (indicating a lack of confidence in exactly what will happen)- Tentatively he began to ride in daylight.171.5
tentatively = done in a careful way (indicating a lack of confidence in exactly what will happen)
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? —3 uses
exact meaning not specified
- Jonas asked tentatively after the evening meal.126.9
Other Uses (with this meaning)
- "Sir," Jonas said tentatively, "I would be very interested to hear the story of your life, and to listen to your memories.77.3
- Tentatively he opened his eyes — not his snow–hill– sled eyes, for they had been open throughout the strange ride.82.5
There are no more uses of "tentative" in The Giver.
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