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involuntarily

What is another word for involuntarily? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.

Adv — Without conscious control or intention.

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How to use involuntarily

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flinch involuntarily react involuntarily

Etymology

Formed either from involuntary and -ly, or from in- and voluntarily.

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What does “involuntarily” mean?
The word “involuntarily” means without conscious control or intention. In plain terms, done automatically, without you meaning to.
How do you pronounce “involuntarily”?
“Involuntarily” is pronounced ihn-VO-luhnt-rih-lee (/ɪnˌvɑlənˈtɛɹɪli/ in IPA).
How do you use “involuntarily” in a sentence?
Here is “involuntarily” used in a sentence: “She shivered involuntarily as the cold wind hit her.”
What part of speech is “involuntarily”?
“Involuntarily” is an adverb.

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