mentally
Mentally (adv) means In the mind, or with respect to mental processes, rather than physically or aloud. Example: “She mentally rehearsed the speech before walking on stage.”
How to use mentally
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIn terms of the mind or thinking, as opposed to the body.
Word forms
more mentally comparative, most mentally superlative
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Etymology
From mental + -ly.
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Rhymes for mentally
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What does “mentally” mean?
The word “mentally” means in the mind, or with respect to mental processes, rather than physically or aloud. In plain terms, in terms of the mind or thinking, as opposed to the body.
How do you pronounce “mentally”?
“Mentally” is pronounced MEHN-tuh-lee (/ˈmɛntəli/ in IPA).
How do you use “mentally” in a sentence?
Here is “mentally” used in a sentence: “She mentally rehearsed the speech before walking on stage.”
What part of speech is “mentally”?
“Mentally” is an adverb.
Is “mentally” a common word?
“Mentally” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
What is the difference between "mentally" and "physically"?
"Mentally" means in the mind or relating to mental processes, while "physically" relates to the body. You might mentally prepare for a race that will test you physically.
What is the difference between "mentally" and "psychologically"?
Both relate to the mind. "Mentally" is the everyday word for anything happening in your thoughts, while "psychologically" is more technical and often refers to deeper emotional or behavioural processes.
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