All 4 Uses of
tentative
in
The Giver
- "Sir," Jonas said tentatively, "I would be very interested to hear the story of your life, and to listen to your memories."
p. 77.3 *tentatively = in a hesitant, unsure manner
- Tentatively he opened his eyes—not his snow—hill—sled eyes, for they had been open throughout the strange ride.
p. 82.5tentatively = in a careful or unsure way
- "Father? Mother?" Jonas asked tentatively after the evening meal. "I have a question I want to ask you."
p. 126.9tentatively = in a hesitant, unsure manner
- Tentatively he began to ride in daylight.
p. 171.5tentatively = done in a careful way (indicating a lack of confidence in exactly what will happen)
Definitions:
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(1)
(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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(2)
(tentative as in: a tentative plan) subject to change (likely or possibly going to change)