B2adverbemotions
US/ˈfræn.tɪ.kəl.i/
UK/ˈfræn.tɪ.kəl.i/
in a hurried, anxious way because you are very worried or afraid
In context
She searched frantically for her passport before the flight.
The nurses worked frantically to save the injured man.
He waved frantically at the driver, but the bus did not stop.
Words that go with frantically
verb + adverb
- search franticallyThey searched frantically for the lost child.
- work franticallyThe team worked frantically to meet the deadline.
- wave franticallyHe waved frantically from the roof.
- run franticallyShe ran frantically down the hall.
- call franticallyShe called frantically for help.
adverb + verb
- frantically tryHe frantically tried to open the locked door.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He ran frantic to the station.Correct: He ran frantically to the station.