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- [vol-uh n-ter-ee]
- /ˈvɒl ənˌtɛr i/
- /ˈvɒl.ən.tər.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [vol-uh n-ter-ee]
- /ˈvɒl ənˌtɛr i/
Definitions of voluntarily word
- adjective voluntarily done, made, brought about, undertaken, etc., of one's own accord or by free choice: a voluntary contribution. 1
- adjective voluntarily of, relating to, or acting in accord with the will: voluntary cooperation. 1
- adjective voluntarily of, relating to, or depending on voluntary action: voluntary hospitals. 1
- adjective voluntarily Law. acting or done without compulsion or obligation. done by intention, and not by accident: voluntary manslaughter. made without valuable consideration: a voluntary settlement. 1
- adjective voluntarily Physiology. subject to or controlled by the will. 1
- adjective voluntarily having the power of willing or choosing: a voluntary agent. 1
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Origin of voluntarily
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Latin voluntārius, equivalent to volunt(ās) willingness, inclination (ultimately representing a formation with -tās -ty2 on the present participle of velle to want, wish; see will1, -ent) + -ārius -ary
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Parts of speech for Voluntarily
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
voluntarily 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.
voluntarily usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for voluntarily
adj voluntarily
- as you please — You can use as you please in expressions such as bold as you please or casually as you please or charming as you please in order to emphasize what you are saying.
- at will — If you can do something at will, you can do it when you want and as much as you want.
- freely — in a free manner.
adv voluntarily
- by design — If something happens or is done by design, someone does it deliberately, rather than by accident.
- consciously — aware of one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, etc.
- deliberately — carefully weighed or considered; studied; intentional: a deliberate lie.
- determinedly — resolute; staunch: the determined defenders of the Alamo.
- meaningfully — full of meaning, significance, purpose, or value; purposeful; significant: a meaningful wink; a meaningful choice.
adverb voluntarily
- apurpose — (dialect) on purpose; deliberately.
- calculatingly — In a calculating manner.
- happily — in a happy manner; with pleasure.
- willfully — deliberate, voluntary, or intentional: The coroner ruled the death willful murder.
- willingly — disposed or consenting; inclined: willing to go along.
Antonyms for voluntarily
adverb voluntarily
- forced — strained, unnatural, or affected: a forced smile.
- obligatory — required as a matter of obligation; mandatory: A reply is desirable but not obligatory.
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