mentally
MEHN-tuh-lee
Mentally (adv) means In the mind, or with respect to mental processes, rather than physically or aloud. Example: “I added up the bill mentally while the waiter was still talking.”
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In the mind, or with respect to mental processes, rather than physically or aloud.
"I added up the bill mentally while the waiter was still talking."
"She mentally rehearsed the speech before walking on stage."
"He was mentally exhausted after the exam."
How to use mentally
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIn terms of the mind or thinking, as opposed to the body.
Common pairings
mentally prepared
mentally exhausted
mentally ill
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- Comparative
- more mentally
- Superlative
- most mentally
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Etymology
From mental + -ly.
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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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