adverb C2 Proficient

irrevocably

ih-REH-vuh-kuh-blee

Irrevocably (adverb) means In a way that cannot be changed back or undone. Example: “Their friendship was irrevocably damaged by the lie.”

adverb

In a way that cannot be changed back or undone.

"Their friendship was irrevocably damaged by the lie."

"The contract irrevocably transfers ownership of the property."

How to use irrevocably

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishPermanently and finally, with no going back.

Common pairings

irrevocably changed irrevocably committed

more irrevocably comparative, most irrevocably superlative

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Their friendship was _____ damaged by the lie.

Formed from irrevocable plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.

notably probably arguably amicably suitably reliably admirably favorably miserably inexorably reasonably invariably

What does “irrevocably” mean?

The word “irrevocably” means in a way that cannot be changed back or undone. In plain terms, permanently and finally, with no going back.

How do you pronounce “irrevocably”?

“Irrevocably” is pronounced ih-REH-vuh-kuh-blee (/ɪˈɹɛ.və.kə.bli/ in IPA).

How do you use “irrevocably” in a sentence?

Here is “irrevocably” used in a sentence: “Their friendship was irrevocably damaged by the lie.”

What part of speech is “irrevocably”?

“Irrevocably” is an adverb.

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