adverb
Uncommon
electrically
Electrically (adverb) means By means of electricity. Example: “The gate is electrically operated.”
adverb
1
By means of electricity.
"The gate is electrically operated."
"The device is electrically powered rather than battery-run."
How to use electrically
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIn an electricity-powered way.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more electrically
- Superlative
- most electrically
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The gate is _____ operated.
Etymology
Formed from electric and -ally, or from electrical and -ly.
Rhymes for electrically
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What does “electrically” mean?
The word “electrically” means by means of electricity. In plain terms, in an electricity-powered way.
How do you use “electrically” in a sentence?
Here is “electrically” used in a sentence: “The gate is electrically operated.”
What part of speech is “electrically”?
“Electrically” is an adverb.
Is “electrically” a common word?
“Electrically” is an uncommon word in modern English.
