adv
alphabetically
Alphabetically (adv) means In alphabetical order, following the A-to-Z sequence of letters. Example: “The books on the shelf are arranged alphabetically by author.”
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In alphabetical order, following the A-to-Z sequence of letters.
"The books on the shelf are arranged alphabetically by author."
How to use alphabetically
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSorted A to Z.
Common pairings
sorted alphabetically
listed alphabetically
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more alphabetically
- Superlative
- most alphabetically
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The books on the shelf are arranged _____ by author.
Etymology
From alphabetical + -ly.
Rhymes for alphabetically
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What does “alphabetically” mean?
The word “alphabetically” means in alphabetical order, following the A-to-Z sequence of letters. In plain terms, sorted A to Z.
How do you use “alphabetically” in a sentence?
Here is “alphabetically” used in a sentence: “The books on the shelf are arranged alphabetically by author.”
What part of speech is “alphabetically”?
“Alphabetically” is an adverb.
What is the meaning of alphabetically?
"alphabetically" (adv) means in alphabetical order, following the A-to-Z sequence of letters.
