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verbally

ver·bal
V v

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [vur-buh l]
    • /ˈvɜr bəl/
    • /ˈvɜː.bəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [vur-buh l]
    • /ˈvɜr bəl/

Definitions of verbally word

  • adjective verbally of or relating to words: verbal ability. 1
  • adjective verbally consisting of or in the form of words: verbal imagery. 1
  • adjective verbally expressed in spoken words; oral rather than written: verbal communication; verbal agreement. 1
  • adjective verbally consisting of or expressed in words (as opposed to actions): a verbal protest. 1
  • adjective verbally pertaining to or concerned with words only (as opposed to ideas, facts, or realities): a purely verbal distinction between two concepts. 1
  • adjective verbally corresponding word for word; verbatim: a verbal translation. 1

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Origin of verbally

First appearance:

before 1485
One of the 25% oldest English words
1485-95; < Latin verbālis, equivalent to verb(um) word (see verb) + -ālis -al1

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Parts of speech for Verbally

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

verbally popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% 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.

verbally usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for verbally

adv verbally

  • literatim — word for word and letter for letter; in exactly the same words.

adverb verbally

  • aloud — When you say something, read, or laugh aloud, you speak or laugh so that other people can hear you.
  • orally — uttered by the mouth; spoken: oral testimony.
  • oratorically — of, relating to, or characteristic of an orator or oratory: His oratorical prowess has led to political success.

Antonyms for verbally

adverb verbally

  • written — a past participle of write.

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