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physically

UK/'fizikli/US
IELTSA2

Definitions

adv.

In a bodily way; in terms of matter or physical reality

身体上地;在物质/物理层面上

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
physicalnature, the natural / material world; the body
+
-lyrelating to, having the nature of
=physically

physical + -ly = 'in a physical way.' Transparent adverb; carries both senses of physical — bodily (physically tired) and materially (physically impossible). See physical for the full meaning.

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    After the long shift she was physically exhausted.

  • 2.

    It's physically impossible to be in two places at once.

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