methodically

methodically — adverb

1. doing something in a careful, organized way by following a clear plan or system,

1.副詞B2
釋義

doing something in a careful, organized way by following a clear plan or system, one step at a time, to make sure each part is done correctly.

例句

Diego methodically arranged his bookshelf by genre and author.

methodically + verb of organizing

The librarian methodically checked each book before returning it to the shelf.

同義詞
  • systematically

    very close in meaning; systematically emphasizes following a defined system, while methodically also suggests careful attention to each step

  • carefully

    broader; carefully can mean with general attention, while methodically implies a plan and step-by-step order

  • logically

    focuses on reasoning rather than the step-by-step action itself

反義詞

文法句型

methodically + verb

verb + methodically

用法筆記

Typically placed between the subject and the main verb (subject + methodically + verb). Avoid using it without a following verb — as an adverb, it must modify an action. Common with verbs of organizing, cleaning, searching, checking, and examining.

常見錯誤

❌She works methodical.
✅She works methodically.
💡methodical is the adjective form; use methodically to modify a verb.
❌He did it a methodical way.
✅He did it in a methodical way.
💡when using methodical as an adjective, the preposition in a is required.
❌The plan is methodically.
✅The plan was made methodically.
💡methodically is an adverb and needs a verb to modify; it cannot stand after be alone.