All 4 Uses of
tentative
in
Harry Potter (#7) and the Deathly Hallows
- "We wondered," said Hermione tentatively, "whether Harry could still have the Trace on him?"†
Chpt 11 *
- "Remus," said Hermione tentatively, "is everything all right… you know… between you and — " "Everything is fine, thank you," said Lupin pointedly.†
Chpt 11
- Keen for them all to be friends again, however, he agreed; but when Ron gave Hermione a tentative smile, she stalked off and vanished behind her book once more.†
Chpt 20 *
- "Er — what are you —?" said Ron tentatively, but Hermione quelled him with a look and turned back to Harry.†
Chpt 20
Definitions:
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(tentative as in: said it tentatively) done in a careful or unsure way (indicating a lack of confidence in exactly what will happen)
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(tentative as in: a tentative plan) subject to change (likely or possibly going to change)