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amphibiously

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /æmˈfɪbiəsli/

KK: /æmˈfɪbiəsli/

adverb
Definition

In a way that relates to both land and water, similar to how amphibians can live in both environments.


Example

The creature moved amphibiously, easily transitioning from the water to the shore.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you see how that frog jumped amphibiously between the water and land?
Sloth B
Yeah, it was incredible! They really know how to move.
Sloth A
I wish I could navigate between environments as amphibiously as they do.
Sloth B
That would be amazing! Imagine swimming and jumping like that!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
aquatically
terrestrially
bifunctionally
Antonyms
uniquely
solely
exclusively
Root Explanation

Amphibiously → It is formed from "amphi-" (meaning both or on both sides) and "bios" (meaning life) combined with the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word describes something that pertains to both land and water, or living in both environments.

Memory Tip

Think of 'both sides' ('amphi-') and 'life' ('bios') to remember that 'amphibiously' refers to living in both land and water.

Visually Confused Words
nonamphibious
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