adverb
Uncommon
orally
AW-ruh-lee
Orally (adverb) means By mouth, or in spoken rather than written form. Example: “Take the medication orally, twice a day.”
adverb
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By mouth, or in spoken rather than written form.
"Take the medication orally, twice a day."
"The agreement was made orally and never put in writing."
"I took the make-up test orally because my arm is still in a cast."
How to use orally
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDone through the mouth, or done by speaking rather than writing.
Common pairings
taken orally
agreed orally
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Etymology
Formed from oral plus the adverb ending -ly.
Synonyms
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by word of mouth
Rhymes for orally
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What does “orally” mean?
The word “orally” means by mouth, or in spoken rather than written form. In plain terms, done through the mouth, or done by speaking rather than writing.
How do you pronounce “orally”?
“Orally” is pronounced AW-ruh-lee (/ˈɔːɹəli/ in IPA).
How do you use “orally” in a sentence?
Here is “orally” used in a sentence: “Take the medication orally, twice a day.”
What part of speech is “orally”?
“Orally” is an adverb.
Is “orally” a common word?
“Orally” is an uncommon word in modern English.
