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verbally

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /ˈvɜːrbəli/

KK: /ˈvɜrbəli/

adverb
Definition

In a way that involves speaking or using words instead of writing or doing something non-verbally.


Example

She expressed her feelings verbally during the meeting.


Conversation
Sloth A
I think it’s important to express our feelings verbally sometimes.
Sloth B
Definitely! It helps avoid misunderstandings.
Sloth A
Yeah, I prefer talking things out instead of keeping them bottled up.
Sloth B
Same here; it's much healthier to communicate verbally.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
orally
vocally
articulately
Antonyms
silently
nonverbally
inaudibly
Root Explanation

Verbally → It is formed from "verbum" (meaning word) and the suffix "-ally" (meaning in a manner relating to). The word "verbally" means in a manner that relates to words or spoken communication.

Memory Tip

Think of 'verbum' meaning word, and remember that 'verbally' refers to communication that is done using words.

Visually Confused Words
vernally
vertebrally
adverbially
ventrally
severally
venally
proverbially
overbrutally
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