# academically

/ˌækəˈdɛmɪkɫi/ (US) · /ˌækədˈɛmɪkli/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/academically
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

in a way that relates to school, university, or serious study. You use this when talking about someone's grades or their success in learning.

For teachers: in a manner relating to educational or scholarly performance and standards. Often modifies adjectives or verbs to specify the domain of achievement or focus.

## Examples

- She is doing very well academically this year.
- The scholarship is awarded to students who are academically gifted but lack the financial means to attend university.
- While the student struggled socially during his first semester, he remained academically rigorous, consistently producing research that exceeded the expectations of his professors.

## Pitfalls

- Not "He is an academically student" but "He is an academic student" — Learners often use the adverb form where the adjective 'academic' is required to modify a noun.

## Usage notes

- Typically follows the verb it modifies or precedes an adjective.

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