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physically

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈfɪzɪkli/

physically means: In a way that involves the body, bodily force, or real contact.

adverb

IN BODYB1

In a way that involves the body, bodily force, or real contact.

  • She is physically strong.
  • The job is physically demanding.
  • He was physically attacked outside the station.

Similar words: bodily

Opposites: mentally

Common phrases: physically fit, physically hurt someone, physically demanding

MANUALLYB2

By doing something yourself, rather than letting a machine or system do it.

  • You must physically press the button.
  • I physically changed each setting after the update.
  • Does someone have to physically enter these numbers?

Similar words: manually, personally

Opposites: automatically

Common phrases: physically change something, physically enter something

Questions about physically

What does physically mean?

In a way that involves the body, bodily force, or real contact.

What is physically in other languages?

Türkçe: fiziksel olarak · Español: físicamente · Français: physiquement · Deutsch: körperlich · Italiano: fisicamente · 日本語: 身体的に

How do you pronounce physically?

It is pronounced /ˈfɪzɪkli/.

How do you use physically in a sentence?

She is physically strong. The job is physically demanding.

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