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- [kuh-loh-kwee-uh l]
- /kəˈloʊ kwi əl/
- /kəˈləʊ.kwi.əl/
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- [kuh-loh-kwee-uh l]
- /kəˈloʊ kwi əl/
Definitions of colloquially word
- adjective colloquially characteristic of or appropriate to ordinary or familiar conversation rather than formal speech or writing; informal. 1
- adjective colloquially involving or using conversation. 1
- noun colloquially In a colloquial manner. 1
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Origin of colloquially
First appearance:
before 1745 One of the 47% newest English words
First recorded in 1745-55; colloquy + -al1
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Parts of speech for Colloquially
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preposition
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determiner
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colloquially popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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