finely

adverb20 collocationsAvg. frequency: 7.0

describes a situation where opposing forces or elements are in a delicate state of equilibrium

similar to 'finely balanced', often used for situations or competitions that could easily go either way

describes something having many small and intricate parts or features

describes a surface that has been made very smooth and shiny by rubbing

describes fabric made with very thin threads closely woven together

describes something that has been sculpted or engraved with great detail and skill

describes clothing that is made to fit an individual's body perfectly

refers to something that has been created or grown to a high level of quality or complexity

to cut food into very small, irregular pieces

to cut something into very thin, flat pieces

to crush something into a fine powder

to shred food into small pieces by rubbing it against a grater

to cut or tear something into very small, thin strips

to achieve a state where different elements are in the correct proportions

to break something into a fine powder or small pieces by pressure

to make very small and precise changes to something

to make a very careful and precise decision or assessment

to design and build something with great precision and skill

to decorate cloth with a pattern of stitches using very fine thread

to sort items into categories based on very small differences in quality or size