adverb Uncommon
electrically
Electrically (adverb) means By means of electricity. Example: “The gate is electrically operated.”
adverb
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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.
Word forms
more electrically comparative, most electrically superlative
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Etymology
From electric + -ally, electrical + -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.