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adv B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

verbally

Verbally (adv) means By speaking rather than writing. Example: “He agreed to the terms verbally before the paperwork arrived.”

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By speaking rather than writing.
"He agreed to the terms verbally before the paperwork arrived."

Word forms

more verbally comparative, most verbally superlative

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What does “verbally” mean?

The word “verbally” means by speaking rather than writing.

How do you use “verbally” in a sentence?

Here is “verbally” used in a sentence: “He agreed to the terms verbally before the paperwork arrived.”

What part of speech is “verbally”?

“Verbally” is an adverb.

Is “verbally” a common word?

“Verbally” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

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