Both Uses of
tentative
in
Angelfall
- When his eyes don't open, I tentatively touch my lips to his.†
p. 181.9 *tentatively = in an unsure or hesitant manner
- Then, the conversation begins tentatively, as if unsure whether it's okay to talk.†
p. 193.3
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)