Word
financially
Phoneticsfi·nan·cial·ly, stress on the second syllable
US/ˌfaɪˈnænʃəɫi/
UK/faɪnˈænʃəlˌi/
Adverb of manner
Definition
adv. in a way that relates to money. You use this when talking about how much money someone has or how a business handles its cash.
adv. in a manner relating to money or the management of monetary resources.
Examples
“The project is finally doing well financially.”
“The company struggled financially for years before finding a major investor to clear its debts.”
“While the artist was critically acclaimed during her lifetime, she remained financially unstable, often relying on the generosity of a few dedicated patrons to fund her studio space.”
Examples
simple
“The project is finally doing well financially.”
contextual
“The company struggled financially for years before finding a major investor to clear its debts.”
complex
“While the artist was critically acclaimed during her lifetime, she remained financially unstable, often relying on the generosity of a few dedicated patrons to fund her studio space.”
Usage
Typically modifies adjectives or verbs; often placed at the end of a clause or before a past participle.
Pitfall
He is financial independent
He is financially independent
Learners often use the adjective 'financial' when they need the adverb form to modify another adjective.
Real-World Examples
“My parents supported my dream but it was up to me to make it work financially.” “The machines keeping the financially comfortable cool make everyone else's nights worse; and as wealthier households cool their rooms, the rest fall further behind.” Etymology
From financial + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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