casual; informal; unrestricted; whatever
Meanings
4 senses · 11 examplesverb
to do as one pleases; to suit one's convenience
informalOften used to indicate that the decision is left to another person.
Whether you go or not is up to you; I have no opinion.
As you wish, do whatever you want.
adjective
casual; unrestricted; informal
Describes an action, manner, or conversation that is not bound by strict rules.
We're just having a casual chat today, don't be too nervous.
Please sit anywhere, make yourself at home.
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He dressed very casually, just a T-shirt and shorts.
adjective
careless; offhand; without much thought
Can have a negative connotation, implying a lack of seriousness or responsibility.
I speak quite carelessly; please don't take offense.
You can't write articles in a slapdash manner; you need to be responsible to the readers.
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He does things too carelessly, so he often makes mistakes.
conjunction
no matter; whatever; any
Used before a noun or pronoun to mean 'regardless of' or 'whichever'.
Whether it's modern drama or Peking opera, he loves watching any kind of play.
Whichever road you choose, we can get there.
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Come any day, I'm free.