automatically

The word “automatically” means in a way that happens by itself, without a person having to control or think about it. In plain terms, done on its own, without someone deliberately making it happen each time.

“Automatically” is pronounced AW-toh-mat-ih-klee (/ˌɔː.təˈmæt.ɪ.k(ə.)li/ in IPA).

Here is “automatically” used in a sentence: “The lights switch on automatically once it gets dark outside.”

“Automatically” is an adverb.

The word “automatically” comes from Greek. From automatic plus the adverb ending -ally; "automatic" traces back to Greek autómatos, "acting of one's own will.".

“Automatically” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.

Automatically means in a way that happens by itself, without a person having to control or think about it. A door that opens automatically needs no push; a payment made automatically needs no reminder. It describes actions carried out by a machine, system, or reflex rather than by deliberate human effort.

Automatically means something happens by itself without human control, while manually means a person does it by hand or by deliberate action. An automatic car changes gears itself; a manual car needs the driver to do it. The two words mark the contrast between self-acting systems and hands-on human effort.

Yes. While the word often describes machines and software, it also covers human reflexes and habits done without conscious thought, like blinking or flinching. Saying 'I automatically ducked' means the action was instinctive, not planned. So automatically can describe both mechanical processes and unthinking human responses.