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- [fiz-ik-lee]
- /ˈfɪz ɪk li/
- /ˈfɪzɪkli/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fiz-ik-lee]
- /ˈfɪz ɪk li/
Definitions of physically word
- adverb physically relating to the body or its appearance: He is not physically attractive. 1
- adverb physically according to what exists in the physical world as perceived by the senses: It's not physically possible because of the laws of gravity. 1
- adverb physically in a way that involves rough body contact or strenuous physical activity: a physically abusive spouse; a physically demanding sport. 1
- adverb physically body capability 1
- adverb physically laws of physics 1
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Origin of physically
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1580-90; physical + -ly
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Physically
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
physically popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
physically usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for physically
adv physically
- corporeally — of the nature of the physical body; bodily.
- materially — to an important degree; considerably: Their endorsement didn't help materially.
- mundanely — common; ordinary; banal; unimaginative.
adverb physically
- anatomically — of or relating to anatomy.
- humanly — in a human manner.
- medically — of or relating to the science or practice of medicine: medical history; medical treatment.
- naturally — in a natural or normal manner.
Antonyms for physically
adverb physically
- immaterially — In an immaterial manner.
- mentally — in or with the mind or intellect; intellectually.
Top questions with physically
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