Physically
/ˈfɪzɪkli/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adverbIn a way related to the body or physical matter.
Extra definitions
adverbIn a bodily or material way.
adverbRegarding physical health or strength.
adverbIn actual presence, not virtually.
Sentence Examples
The work is physically demanding.
She was physically present.
Exercise keeps you physically fit.
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Word Origin & History
From physic + -ally or physical + -ly.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
““And whatʼs more,” the voice went on triumphantly, “the patient is both physically and neurally whole.””
— 1952, Ralph Ellison, Invisible Man, Penguin Books (2014), page 236:
“Oh, yeah? Well, that's not physically possible for me to do! So there!”
— 2007, Curious George:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The work is ____ demanding.