adv

officially

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adv

According to official rules, procedures, or authority.

"The bridge was officially opened last Friday."

Used to emphasize that something is now completely, undeniably true.

"I am officially exhausted after that hike."

How to Use Officially

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishIn a formal, authorized way — or, informally, "now it's completely true/confirmed".

Common pairings

officially open officially confirmed officially over

more officially comparative, most officially superlative

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The bridge was _____ opened last Friday.

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