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- [ih-lee-guh l]
- /ɪˈli gəl/
- /ɪˈliː.ɡəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ih-lee-guh l]
- /ɪˈli gəl/
Definitions of illegally word
- adjective illegally forbidden by law or statute. 1
- adjective illegally contrary to or forbidden by official rules, regulations, etc.: The referee ruled that it was an illegal forward pass. 1
- noun illegally Informal: Disparaging and Offensive. illegal alien. 1
- noun illegally See illegal alien. 1
- noun illegally In a manner contrary to law. 1
- adverb illegally against the law 1
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Origin of illegally
First appearance:
before 1620 One of the 42% oldest English words
From the Medieval Latin word illēgālis, dating back to 1620-30. See il-2, legal
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Parts of speech for Illegally
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illegally popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for illegally
adv illegally
- unjustifiably — capable of being justified; that can be shown to be or can be defended as being just, right, or warranted; defensible: justifiable homicide.
- overly — excessively; too: a voyage not overly dangerous.
- unreasonably — not reasonable or rational; acting at variance with or contrary to reason; not guided by reason or sound judgment; irrational: an unreasonable person.
- unjustly — not just; lacking in justice or fairness: unjust criticism; an unjust ruler.
- too — in addition; also; furthermore; moreover: young, clever, and rich too.
adverb illegally
- illegitimately — born of parents who are not married to each other; born out of wedlock: an illegitimate child.
- illicitly — not legally permitted or authorized; unlicensed; unlawful.
- criminally — In a criminal manner.
- dishonestly — In a dishonest manner.
- erroneously — In an erroneous manner.
Antonyms for illegally
adv illegally
- justly — in a just manner; honestly; fairly: Deal justly with the prisoners.
- moderately — kept or keeping within reasonable or proper limits; not extreme, excessive, or intense: a moderate price.
- fairly — in a fair manner; justly or honestly; impartially.
- honestly — in an honest manner.
- reasonably — agreeable to reason or sound judgment; logical: a reasonable choice for chairman.
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