B2adverbfoodarts
US/ˈfaɪn.li/
UK/ˈfaɪn.li/
into very small pieces; also done very carefully and exactly
In context
Add two cloves of finely chopped garlic to the hot oil.
The wooden box was finely carved with flowers and birds.
The game is finely balanced, and either team could win.
Words that go with finely
adverb + adjective
- finely choppedSprinkle some finely chopped spring onion on top of the soup.
- finely slicedThe salad has finely sliced banana flower and herbs.
- finely balancedThe vote in parliament is finely balanced.
- finely groundUse finely ground coffee for a phin filter.
- finely tunedProfessional athletes have finely tuned bodies.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I'm doing finely, thanks.Correct: I'm doing fine, thanks.